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
A4ACA3
RGB
164, 172, 163
HSL
113, 5%, 66%
HSB
113, 5%, 67%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 33
LAB
70, -4, 4
LCH
70, 6, 139
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 142
XYZ
37, 40, 40
LUV
70, -4, 6
HWB
113, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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