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
A3AA9A
RGB
163, 170, 154
HSL
86, 9%, 64%
HSB
86, 9%, 67%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 33
LAB
69, -5, 7
LCH
69, 9, 123
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 126
XYZ
35, 39, 36
LUV
69, -3, 11
HWB
86, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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