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
A3A6AA
RGB
163, 166, 170
HSL
214, 4%, 65%
HSB
214, 4%, 67%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 33
LAB
68, -1, -2
LCH
68, 3, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 255
XYZ
36, 38, 43
LUV
68, -2, -4
HWB
214, 64%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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