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
AFBFD5
RGB
175, 191, 213
HSL
215, 31%, 76%
HSB
215, 18%, 84%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 16
LAB
77, -2, -13
LCH
77, 13, 260
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 256
XYZ
48, 51, 70
LUV
77, -10, -20
HWB
215, 69%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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