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
A4B1AD
RGB
164, 177, 173
HSL
162, 8%, 67%
HSB
162, 7%, 69%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 31
LAB
71, -5, 0
LCH
71, 5, 176
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 176
XYZ
39, 42, 46
LUV
71, -7, 2
HWB
162, 64%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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