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
9696AF
RGB
150, 150, 175
HSL
240, 14%, 64%
HSB
240, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 31
LAB
63, 4, -13
LCH
63, 14, 287
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 285
XYZ
31, 31, 45
LUV
63, -1, -20
HWB
240, 59%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.