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
A3A8A0
RGB
163, 168, 160
HSL
98, 4%, 64%
HSB
98, 5%, 66%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 34
LAB
68, -3, 3
LCH
68, 5, 130
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 133
XYZ
35, 38, 39
LUV
68, -2, 6
HWB
98, 63%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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