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
A4BDB5
RGB
164, 189, 181
HSL
161, 16%, 69%
HSB
161, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 26
LAB
75, -10, 1
LCH
75, 10, 174
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 174
XYZ
42, 48, 51
LUV
75, -13, 3
HWB
161, 64%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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