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
A3ABBA
RGB
163, 171, 186
HSL
219, 14%, 68%
HSB
219, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, -1, -9
LCH
70, 9, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 263
XYZ
39, 40, 52
LUV
70, -5, -13
HWB
219, 64%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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