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
9490A3
RGB
148, 144, 163
HSL
253, 9%, 60%
HSB
253, 12%, 64%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 36
LAB
61, 4, -10
LCH
61, 10, 295
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 295
XYZ
29, 29, 39
LUV
61, 1, -15
HWB
253, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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