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
A4BAC2
RGB
164, 186, 194
HSL
196, 20%, 70%
HSB
196, 15%, 76%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 24
LAB
74, -7, -7
LCH
74, 9, 226
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 222
XYZ
43, 47, 58
LUV
74, -12, -9
HWB
196, 64%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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