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
A4BEB2
RGB
164, 190, 178
HSL
152, 17%, 69%
HSB
152, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 0, 6, 25
LAB
75, -11, 3
LCH
75, 11, 165
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 166
XYZ
42, 48, 49
LUV
75, -14, 6
HWB
152, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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