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
A4A8BC
RGB
164, 168, 188
HSL
230, 15%, 69%
HSB
230, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 26
LAB
69, 2, -11
LCH
69, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 277
XYZ
38, 40, 53
LUV
69, -3, -17
HWB
230, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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