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
A4BCBE
RGB
164, 188, 190
HSL
185, 17%, 69%
HSB
185, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 25
LAB
74, -8, -4
LCH
74, 9, 206
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 203
XYZ
43, 48, 56
LUV
74, -13, -4
HWB
185, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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