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
A3BED0
RGB
163, 190, 208
HSL
204, 32%, 73%
HSB
204, 22%, 82%
CMYK
22, 9, 0, 18
LAB
75, -7, -12
LCH
75, 14, 242
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 237
XYZ
45, 49, 67
LUV
75, -15, -18
HWB
204, 64%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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