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
AFBEAF
RGB
175, 190, 175
HSL
120, 10%, 72%
HSB
120, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 0, 8, 25
LAB
75, -7, 6
LCH
75, 9, 142
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 145
XYZ
44, 49, 48
LUV
75, -8, 10
HWB
120, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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