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
AFC2D8
RGB
175, 194, 216
HSL
212, 34%, 77%
HSB
212, 19%, 85%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 15
LAB
78, -3, -13
LCH
78, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 252
XYZ
49, 53, 73
LUV
78, -11, -20
HWB
212, 69%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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