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
9796AE
RGB
151, 150, 174
HSL
242, 13%, 64%
HSB
242, 14%, 68%
CMYK
13, 14, 0, 32
LAB
63, 4, -12
LCH
63, 13, 288
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 287
XYZ
31, 31, 44
LUV
63, -1, -19
HWB
242, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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