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
A4B5CD
RGB
164, 181, 205
HSL
215, 29%, 72%
HSB
215, 20%, 80%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 20
LAB
73, -2, -14
LCH
73, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 257
XYZ
43, 45, 64
LUV
73, -10, -22
HWB
215, 64%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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