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
A4BDCE
RGB
164, 189, 206
HSL
204, 30%, 73%
HSB
204, 20%, 81%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 19
LAB
75, -6, -12
LCH
75, 13, 242
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 238
XYZ
45, 49, 65
LUV
75, -14, -17
HWB
204, 64%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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