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
A4AEBD
RGB
164, 174, 189
HSL
216, 16%, 69%
HSB
216, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 8, 0, 26
LAB
71, -1, -9
LCH
71, 9, 262
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 258
XYZ
40, 42, 54
LUV
71, -6, -13
HWB
216, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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