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
A4BDAD
RGB
164, 189, 173
HSL
142, 16%, 69%
HSB
142, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 26
LAB
74, -11, 5
LCH
74, 12, 156
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 157
XYZ
41, 47, 46
LUV
74, -13, 10
HWB
142, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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