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
AFBDB8
RGB
175, 189, 184
HSL
159, 10%, 71%
HSB
159, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 26
LAB
75, -6, 1
LCH
75, 6, 172
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 173
XYZ
45, 49, 52
LUV
75, -7, 2
HWB
159, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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