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
A4B4B2
RGB
164, 180, 178
HSL
172, 10%, 67%
HSB
172, 9%, 71%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 29
LAB
72, -6, -1
LCH
72, 6, 189
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 188
XYZ
40, 44, 48
LUV
72, -9, 0
HWB
172, 64%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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