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
A4AFBC
RGB
164, 175, 188
HSL
213, 15%, 69%
HSB
213, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 26
LAB
71, -2, -8
LCH
71, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 253
XYZ
40, 42, 54
LUV
71, -7, -12
HWB
213, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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