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
A4BBB5
RGB
164, 187, 181
HSL
164, 14%, 69%
HSB
164, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 27
LAB
74, -9, 0
LCH
74, 9, 178
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 178
XYZ
41, 47, 51
LUV
74, -12, 2
HWB
164, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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