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
9290A5
RGB
146, 144, 165
HSL
246, 10%, 61%
HSB
246, 13%, 65%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 35
LAB
60, 4, -11
LCH
60, 12, 290
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 290
XYZ
29, 29, 40
LUV
60, 0, -17
HWB
246, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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