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
A4ADA7
RGB
164, 173, 167
HSL
140, 5%, 66%
HSB
140, 5%, 68%
CMYK
5, 0, 3, 32
LAB
70, -4, 2
LCH
70, 5, 155
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 157
XYZ
37, 41, 42
LUV
70, -5, 4
HWB
140, 64%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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