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
9197AE
RGB
145, 151, 174
HSL
228, 15%, 63%
HSB
228, 17%, 68%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 32
LAB
63, 1, -13
LCH
63, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 274
XYZ
30, 31, 44
LUV
63, -4, -19
HWB
228, 57%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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