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
A3BFCE
RGB
163, 191, 206
HSL
201, 30%, 72%
HSB
201, 21%, 81%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 19
LAB
76, -7, -11
LCH
76, 13, 236
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 231
XYZ
45, 50, 66
LUV
76, -15, -15
HWB
201, 64%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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