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
A3A599
RGB
163, 165, 153
HSL
70, 6%, 62%
HSB
70, 7%, 65%
CMYK
1, 0, 7, 35
LAB
67, -2, 6
LCH
67, 6, 112
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 115
XYZ
34, 37, 35
LUV
67, 0, 9
HWB
70, 60%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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