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
AFB9BD
RGB
175, 185, 189
HSL
197, 10%, 71%
HSB
197, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 26
LAB
74, -3, -3
LCH
74, 4, 228
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 224
XYZ
44, 47, 55
LUV
74, -6, -4
HWB
197, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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