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
A3B0C5
RGB
163, 176, 197
HSL
217, 23%, 71%
HSB
217, 17%, 77%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 23
LAB
71, -1, -12
LCH
71, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 260
XYZ
41, 43, 59
LUV
71, -8, -19
HWB
217, 64%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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