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
A3AABA
RGB
163, 170, 186
HSL
222, 14%, 68%
HSB
222, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 27
LAB
69, 0, -9
LCH
69, 9, 269
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 267
XYZ
38, 40, 52
LUV
69, -5, -14
HWB
222, 64%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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