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
9299B3
RGB
146, 153, 179
HSL
227, 18%, 64%
HSB
227, 18%, 70%
CMYK
18, 15, 0, 30
LAB
63, 2, -14
LCH
63, 15, 276
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 273
XYZ
31, 32, 47
LUV
63, -5, -22
HWB
227, 57%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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