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
9690AA
RGB
150, 144, 170
HSL
254, 13%, 62%
HSB
254, 15%, 67%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 33
LAB
61, 6, -13
LCH
61, 14, 296
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 296
XYZ
30, 29, 42
LUV
61, 2, -20
HWB
254, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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