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
AFC3BA
RGB
175, 195, 186
HSL
153, 14%, 73%
HSB
153, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 0, 5, 24
LAB
77, -8, 2
LCH
77, 9, 166
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 167
XYZ
46, 52, 54
LUV
77, -11, 5
HWB
153, 69%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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