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
A3A8BF
RGB
163, 168, 191
HSL
229, 18%, 69%
HSB
229, 15%, 75%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 25
LAB
69, 2, -12
LCH
69, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 276
XYZ
39, 40, 55
LUV
69, -4, -19
HWB
229, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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