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
A4BCC4
RGB
164, 188, 196
HSL
195, 21%, 71%
HSB
195, 16%, 77%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 23
LAB
75, -7, -7
LCH
75, 10, 224
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 220
XYZ
43, 48, 59
LUV
75, -13, -9
HWB
195, 64%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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