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
A3ABB3
RGB
163, 171, 179
HSL
210, 10%, 67%
HSB
210, 9%, 70%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 30
LAB
70, -2, -5
LCH
70, 5, 251
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 248
XYZ
38, 40, 48
LUV
70, -5, -7
HWB
210, 64%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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