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
969EB8
RGB
150, 158, 184
HSL
226, 19%, 65%
HSB
226, 18%, 72%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 28
LAB
65, 1, -15
LCH
65, 15, 275
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 272
XYZ
33, 34, 50
LUV
65, -6, -22
HWB
226, 59%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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