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
9797AA
RGB
151, 151, 170
HSL
240, 10%, 63%
HSB
240, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, 3, -10
LCH
63, 10, 286
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 286
XYZ
31, 32, 42
LUV
63, -1, -15
HWB
240, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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