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
9599B2
RGB
149, 153, 178
HSL
232, 16%, 64%
HSB
232, 16%, 70%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 30
LAB
64, 2, -14
LCH
64, 14, 280
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 278
XYZ
32, 32, 47
LUV
64, -4, -21
HWB
232, 58%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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