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
A4AFBD
RGB
164, 175, 189
HSL
214, 16%, 69%
HSB
214, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 26
LAB
71, -2, -9
LCH
71, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 254
XYZ
40, 42, 54
LUV
71, -7, -13
HWB
214, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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