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
A39FAA
RGB
163, 159, 170
HSL
262, 6%, 65%
HSB
262, 6%, 67%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 33
LAB
66, 3, -5
LCH
66, 6, 301
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 302
XYZ
35, 35, 43
LUV
66, 2, -8
HWB
262, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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