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
A1A4BF
RGB
161, 164, 191
HSL
234, 19%, 69%
HSB
234, 16%, 75%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 25
LAB
68, 3, -14
LCH
68, 15, 282
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 280
XYZ
37, 38, 55
LUV
68, -3, -22
HWB
234, 63%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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