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
9796A7
RGB
151, 150, 167
HSL
244, 9%, 62%
HSB
244, 10%, 65%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 35
LAB
63, 3, -9
LCH
63, 9, 288
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 288
XYZ
31, 31, 41
LUV
63, 0, -14
HWB
244, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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