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
A3AEBB
RGB
163, 174, 187
HSL
212, 15%, 69%
HSB
212, 13%, 73%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 27
LAB
71, -2, -8
LCH
71, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 253
XYZ
39, 42, 53
LUV
71, -7, -12
HWB
212, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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