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
9490A8
RGB
148, 144, 168
HSL
250, 12%, 61%
HSB
250, 14%, 66%
CMYK
12, 14, 0, 34
LAB
61, 5, -12
LCH
61, 13, 293
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 293
XYZ
29, 29, 41
LUV
61, 1, -19
HWB
250, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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