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
A4ABAE
RGB
164, 171, 174
HSL
198, 6%, 66%
HSB
198, 6%, 68%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 32
LAB
69, -2, -2
LCH
69, 3, 229
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 225
XYZ
38, 40, 46
LUV
69, -4, -3
HWB
198, 64%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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