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
A4BEC8
RGB
164, 190, 200
HSL
197, 25%, 71%
HSB
197, 18%, 78%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 22
LAB
75, -8, -8
LCH
75, 11, 227
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 223
XYZ
44, 49, 62
LUV
75, -14, -11
HWB
197, 64%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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