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
A4C4BF
RGB
164, 196, 191
HSL
171, 21%, 71%
HSB
171, 16%, 77%
CMYK
16, 0, 3, 23
LAB
77, -12, -1
LCH
77, 12, 186
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 185
XYZ
44, 51, 57
LUV
77, -17, 0
HWB
171, 64%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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