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
95AEBA
RGB
149, 174, 186
HSL
199, 21%, 66%
HSB
199, 20%, 73%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 27
LAB
69, -7, -9
LCH
69, 12, 233
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 228
XYZ
36, 40, 52
LUV
69, -14, -13
HWB
199, 58%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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