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
AFBFD1
RGB
175, 191, 209
HSL
212, 27%, 75%
HSB
212, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 18
LAB
77, -3, -11
LCH
77, 11, 255
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 251
XYZ
48, 51, 68
LUV
77, -9, -16
HWB
212, 69%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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