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
A4BFCB
RGB
164, 191, 203
HSL
198, 27%, 72%
HSB
198, 19%, 80%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 20
LAB
76, -8, -9
LCH
76, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 226
XYZ
45, 49, 64
LUV
76, -15, -13
HWB
198, 64%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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