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
AFCBD3
RGB
175, 203, 211
HSL
193, 29%, 76%
HSB
193, 17%, 83%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 17
LAB
80, -8, -7
LCH
80, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 217
XYZ
51, 57, 70
LUV
80, -15, -10
HWB
193, 69%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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