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
A4BBAE
RGB
164, 187, 174
HSL
146, 14%, 69%
HSB
146, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 27
LAB
74, -10, 4
LCH
74, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 161
XYZ
41, 46, 47
LUV
74, -12, 8
HWB
146, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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