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
A4BEC9
RGB
164, 190, 201
HSL
198, 26%, 72%
HSB
198, 18%, 79%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 21
LAB
75, -7, -9
LCH
75, 11, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 225
XYZ
44, 49, 62
LUV
75, -14, -12
HWB
198, 64%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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