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
A4BAAA
RGB
164, 186, 170
HSL
136, 14%, 69%
HSB
136, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 27
LAB
73, -10, 5
LCH
73, 12, 152
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 154
XYZ
40, 46, 45
LUV
73, -11, 10
HWB
136, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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