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
A3A0A8
RGB
163, 160, 168
HSL
262, 4%, 64%
HSB
262, 5%, 66%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 34
LAB
66, 2, -4
LCH
66, 4, 301
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 303
XYZ
35, 36, 42
LUV
66, 1, -6
HWB
262, 63%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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