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
A4C6BC
RGB
164, 198, 188
HSL
162, 23%, 71%
HSB
162, 17%, 78%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 22
LAB
77, -13, 1
LCH
77, 13, 176
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 176
XYZ
45, 52, 55
LUV
77, -18, 4
HWB
162, 64%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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