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
9695AA
RGB
150, 149, 170
HSL
243, 11%, 63%
HSB
243, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 33
LAB
62, 4, -11
LCH
62, 11, 288
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 288
XYZ
31, 31, 42
LUV
62, -1, -17
HWB
243, 58%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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