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
A4C6BB
RGB
164, 198, 187
HSL
161, 23%, 71%
HSB
161, 17%, 78%
CMYK
17, 0, 6, 22
LAB
77, -13, 2
LCH
77, 14, 173
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 174
XYZ
44, 52, 55
LUV
77, -18, 5
HWB
161, 64%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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