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
A3ABB7
RGB
163, 171, 183
HSL
216, 12%, 68%
HSB
216, 11%, 72%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 28
LAB
70, -1, -7
LCH
70, 7, 261
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 258
XYZ
38, 40, 51
LUV
70, -5, -11
HWB
216, 64%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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