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
A3B2AF
RGB
163, 178, 175
HSL
168, 9%, 67%
HSB
168, 8%, 70%
CMYK
8, 0, 2, 30
LAB
71, -6, 0
LCH
71, 6, 183
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 183
XYZ
39, 43, 47
LUV
71, -8, 1
HWB
168, 64%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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