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
969EB5
RGB
150, 158, 181
HSL
225, 17%, 65%
HSB
225, 17%, 71%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 29
LAB
65, 1, -13
LCH
65, 13, 273
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 270
XYZ
33, 34, 49
LUV
65, -6, -20
HWB
225, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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