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
AFCBD0
RGB
175, 203, 208
HSL
189, 26%, 75%
HSB
189, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 18
LAB
80, -9, -6
LCH
80, 11, 213
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 210
XYZ
50, 56, 68
LUV
80, -15, -7
HWB
189, 69%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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