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
A3AFAE
RGB
163, 175, 174
HSL
175, 7%, 66%
HSB
175, 7%, 69%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 31
LAB
70, -4, -1
LCH
70, 5, 193
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 191
XYZ
38, 42, 46
LUV
70, -7, -1
HWB
175, 64%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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