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
A4A2B1
RGB
164, 162, 177
HSL
248, 9%, 66%
HSB
248, 8%, 69%
CMYK
7, 8, 0, 31
LAB
67, 3, -8
LCH
67, 8, 291
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 292
XYZ
36, 37, 47
LUV
67, 0, -12
HWB
248, 64%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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