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
9195AA
RGB
145, 149, 170
HSL
230, 13%, 62%
HSB
230, 15%, 67%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 33
LAB
62, 2, -12
LCH
62, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 277
XYZ
30, 30, 42
LUV
62, -3, -17
HWB
230, 57%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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