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
A4B3CA
RGB
164, 179, 202
HSL
216, 26%, 72%
HSB
216, 19%, 79%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 21
LAB
72, -2, -14
LCH
72, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 259
XYZ
42, 44, 62
LUV
72, -9, -20
HWB
216, 64%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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