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
A4C4BD
RGB
164, 196, 189
HSL
167, 21%, 71%
HSB
167, 16%, 77%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 23
LAB
77, -12, 0
LCH
77, 12, 181
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 181
XYZ
44, 51, 56
LUV
77, -17, 2
HWB
167, 64%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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