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
A4B9BD
RGB
164, 185, 189
HSL
190, 16%, 69%
HSB
190, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 26
LAB
74, -7, -5
LCH
74, 8, 214
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 210
XYZ
42, 46, 55
LUV
74, -11, -6
HWB
190, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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