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
AFB8BD
RGB
175, 184, 189
HSL
201, 10%, 71%
HSB
201, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 26
LAB
74, -3, -4
LCH
74, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 232
XYZ
44, 47, 55
LUV
74, -5, -5
HWB
201, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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