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
9591AA
RGB
149, 145, 170
HSL
250, 13%, 62%
HSB
250, 15%, 67%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 33
LAB
61, 5, -13
LCH
61, 14, 293
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 293
XYZ
30, 30, 42
LUV
61, 1, -20
HWB
250, 57%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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