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
9291AC
RGB
146, 145, 172
HSL
242, 14%, 62%
HSB
242, 16%, 67%
CMYK
15, 16, 0, 33
LAB
61, 5, -14
LCH
61, 15, 288
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 287
XYZ
29, 29, 43
LUV
61, -1, -22
HWB
242, 57%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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