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
A3AFBF
RGB
163, 175, 191
HSL
214, 18%, 69%
HSB
214, 15%, 75%
CMYK
15, 8, 0, 25
LAB
71, -2, -10
LCH
71, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 256
XYZ
40, 42, 55
LUV
71, -7, -14
HWB
214, 64%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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