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
AFBFD3
RGB
175, 191, 211
HSL
213, 29%, 76%
HSB
213, 17%, 83%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 17
LAB
77, -3, -12
LCH
77, 12, 258
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 254
XYZ
48, 51, 69
LUV
77, -10, -18
HWB
213, 69%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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