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
AFBBB9
RGB
175, 187, 185
HSL
170, 8%, 71%
HSB
170, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 27
LAB
75, -5, 0
LCH
75, 5, 186
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 185
XYZ
44, 48, 53
LUV
75, -7, 0
HWB
170, 69%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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