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
AFC8D1
RGB
175, 200, 209
HSL
196, 27%, 75%
HSB
196, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 18
LAB
79, -7, -8
LCH
79, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 221
XYZ
50, 55, 68
LUV
79, -14, -10
HWB
196, 69%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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