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
94AABA
RGB
148, 170, 186
HSL
205, 22%, 65%
HSB
205, 20%, 73%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 27
LAB
68, -5, -11
LCH
68, 12, 244
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 240
XYZ
35, 39, 52
LUV
68, -12, -16
HWB
205, 58%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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