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
A4BEAE
RGB
164, 190, 174
HSL
143, 17%, 69%
HSB
143, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 25
LAB
75, -12, 5
LCH
75, 13, 157
OKLCH
0.78, 0.04, 158
XYZ
41, 48, 47
LUV
75, -13, 10
HWB
143, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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