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
AFBDBA
RGB
175, 189, 186
HSL
167, 10%, 71%
HSB
167, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 26
LAB
75, -5, 0
LCH
75, 5, 182
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 182
XYZ
45, 49, 54
LUV
75, -8, 1
HWB
167, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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