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
AFC9BD
RGB
175, 201, 189
HSL
152, 19%, 74%
HSB
152, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 0, 6, 21
LAB
79, -11, 3
LCH
79, 11, 165
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 166
XYZ
48, 55, 56
LUV
79, -14, 6
HWB
152, 69%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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