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
A4B9BF
RGB
164, 185, 191
HSL
193, 17%, 70%
HSB
193, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 25
LAB
74, -7, -6
LCH
74, 9, 221
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 217
XYZ
42, 46, 56
LUV
74, -12, -7
HWB
193, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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