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
A3A79D
RGB
163, 167, 157
HSL
84, 5%, 64%
HSB
84, 6%, 65%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 35
LAB
68, -3, 5
LCH
68, 5, 122
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 125
XYZ
35, 38, 37
LUV
68, -2, 7
HWB
84, 62%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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