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
A3AAAB
RGB
163, 170, 171
HSL
187, 5%, 65%
HSB
187, 5%, 67%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 33
LAB
69, -2, -1
LCH
69, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 207
XYZ
37, 39, 44
LUV
69, -4, -2
HWB
187, 64%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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