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
A4BBB4
RGB
164, 187, 180
HSL
162, 14%, 69%
HSB
162, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 27
LAB
74, -9, 1
LCH
74, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 175
XYZ
41, 47, 50
LUV
74, -12, 3
HWB
162, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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