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
A4AAA8
RGB
164, 170, 168
HSL
160, 3%, 65%
HSB
160, 4%, 67%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 33
LAB
69, -2, 0
LCH
69, 3, 174
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 174
XYZ
37, 39, 43
LUV
69, -3, 1
HWB
160, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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