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
A3ACA0
RGB
163, 172, 160
HSL
105, 7%, 65%
HSB
105, 7%, 67%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 33
LAB
69, -5, 5
LCH
69, 7, 135
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 138
XYZ
36, 40, 39
LUV
69, -4, 8
HWB
105, 63%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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