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
AFBEB9
RGB
175, 190, 185
HSL
160, 10%, 72%
HSB
160, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 25
LAB
76, -6, 1
LCH
76, 6, 174
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 174
XYZ
45, 49, 53
LUV
76, -8, 2
HWB
160, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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