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
AFCADD
RGB
175, 202, 221
HSL
205, 40%, 78%
HSB
205, 21%, 87%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 13
LAB
80, -6, -13
LCH
80, 14, 243
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 239
XYZ
52, 57, 77
LUV
80, -15, -18
HWB
205, 69%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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