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
A4A1AC
RGB
164, 161, 172
HSL
256, 6%, 65%
HSB
256, 6%, 67%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 33
LAB
67, 3, -5
LCH
67, 6, 297
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 298
XYZ
35, 36, 44
LUV
67, 1, -8
HWB
256, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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