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
A4BCAC
RGB
164, 188, 172
HSL
140, 15%, 69%
HSB
140, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 0, 9, 26
LAB
74, -11, 5
LCH
74, 12, 154
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 156
XYZ
41, 47, 46
LUV
74, -12, 10
HWB
140, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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