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
AFCCBA
RGB
175, 204, 186
HSL
143, 22%, 74%
HSB
143, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 0, 9, 20
LAB
80, -13, 6
LCH
80, 14, 156
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 158
XYZ
48, 56, 55
LUV
80, -15, 11
HWB
143, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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