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
9596B1
RGB
149, 150, 177
HSL
238, 15%, 64%
HSB
238, 16%, 69%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 31
LAB
63, 4, -14
LCH
63, 15, 285
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 284
XYZ
31, 31, 46
LUV
63, -2, -22
HWB
238, 58%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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