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
A3AAAE
RGB
163, 170, 174
HSL
202, 6%, 66%
HSB
202, 6%, 68%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 32
LAB
69, -2, -3
LCH
69, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 232
XYZ
37, 40, 46
LUV
69, -4, -4
HWB
202, 64%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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