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
AFBAC8
RGB
175, 186, 200
HSL
214, 19%, 74%
HSB
214, 13%, 78%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 22
LAB
75, -2, -8
LCH
75, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 254
XYZ
46, 48, 62
LUV
75, -7, -13
HWB
214, 69%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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