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
AFCED1
RGB
175, 206, 209
HSL
185, 27%, 75%
HSB
185, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 18
LAB
81, -10, -5
LCH
81, 11, 207
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 204
XYZ
51, 58, 69
LUV
81, -16, -6
HWB
185, 69%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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