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
A3ABC2
RGB
163, 171, 194
HSL
225, 20%, 70%
HSB
225, 16%, 76%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 24
LAB
70, 1, -13
LCH
70, 13, 273
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 270
XYZ
39, 41, 57
LUV
70, -6, -20
HWB
225, 64%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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