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
A4C0CA
RGB
164, 192, 202
HSL
196, 26%, 72%
HSB
196, 19%, 79%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 21
LAB
76, -8, -8
LCH
76, 12, 226
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 221
XYZ
45, 50, 63
LUV
76, -15, -11
HWB
196, 64%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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