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
949CB4
RGB
148, 156, 180
HSL
225, 18%, 64%
HSB
225, 18%, 71%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 29
LAB
64, 1, -14
LCH
64, 14, 274
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 271
XYZ
32, 33, 48
LUV
64, -6, -20
HWB
225, 58%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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