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
A3ACBC
RGB
163, 172, 188
HSL
218, 16%, 69%
HSB
218, 13%, 74%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 26
LAB
70, -1, -9
LCH
70, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 262
XYZ
39, 41, 53
LUV
70, -6, -14
HWB
218, 64%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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