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
A3BAAE
RGB
163, 186, 174
HSL
149, 14%, 68%
HSB
149, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 27
LAB
73, -10, 3
LCH
73, 10, 162
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 163
XYZ
40, 46, 47
LUV
73, -12, 7
HWB
149, 64%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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