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
9699AE
RGB
150, 153, 174
HSL
233, 13%, 64%
HSB
233, 14%, 68%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 32
LAB
63, 2, -11
LCH
63, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 279
XYZ
32, 32, 45
LUV
63, -3, -17
HWB
233, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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