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
A4ABC3
RGB
164, 171, 195
HSL
226, 21%, 70%
HSB
226, 16%, 76%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 24
LAB
70, 1, -13
LCH
70, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 273
XYZ
40, 41, 57
LUV
70, -5, -20
HWB
226, 64%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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