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
AFC4D2
RGB
175, 196, 210
HSL
204, 28%, 75%
HSB
204, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 18
LAB
78, -5, -10
LCH
78, 11, 241
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 237
XYZ
49, 53, 69
LUV
78, -12, -14
HWB
204, 69%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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