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
A4C6CA
RGB
164, 198, 202
HSL
186, 26%, 72%
HSB
186, 19%, 79%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 21
LAB
77, -11, -6
LCH
77, 13, 208
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 205
XYZ
46, 53, 64
LUV
77, -18, -7
HWB
186, 64%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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