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
A4A1BC
RGB
164, 161, 188
HSL
247, 17%, 68%
HSB
247, 14%, 74%
CMYK
13, 14, 0, 26
LAB
67, 5, -14
LCH
67, 15, 291
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 290
XYZ
37, 37, 53
LUV
67, 0, -21
HWB
247, 63%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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