Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
AFB8AF
RGB
175, 184, 175
HSL
120, 6%, 70%
HSB
120, 5%, 72%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 28
LAB
74, -5, 3
LCH
74, 6, 143
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 145
XYZ
43, 46, 47
LUV
74, -5, 6
HWB
120, 69%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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