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
AFCBD7
RGB
175, 203, 215
HSL
198, 33%, 76%
HSB
198, 19%, 84%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 16
LAB
80, -8, -9
LCH
80, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 226
XYZ
51, 57, 73
LUV
80, -15, -13
HWB
198, 69%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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