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
9599AD
RGB
149, 153, 173
HSL
230, 13%, 63%
HSB
230, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 32
LAB
63, 2, -11
LCH
63, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 277
XYZ
31, 32, 44
LUV
63, -3, -17
HWB
230, 58%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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