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
A4A3BA
RGB
164, 163, 186
HSL
243, 14%, 68%
HSB
243, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 27
LAB
68, 4, -12
LCH
68, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 288
XYZ
37, 38, 52
LUV
68, -1, -18
HWB
243, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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