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
A4AAAB
RGB
164, 170, 171
HSL
189, 4%, 66%
HSB
189, 4%, 67%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 33
LAB
69, -2, -1
LCH
69, 2, 212
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 209
XYZ
37, 40, 44
LUV
69, -3, -2
HWB
189, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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