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
A4B2BF
RGB
164, 178, 191
HSL
209, 17%, 70%
HSB
209, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 25
LAB
72, -3, -8
LCH
72, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 246
XYZ
41, 43, 56
LUV
72, -8, -12
HWB
209, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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