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
9799AB
RGB
151, 153, 171
HSL
234, 11%, 63%
HSB
234, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, 2, -10
LCH
63, 10, 282
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 281
XYZ
32, 32, 43
LUV
63, -2, -15
HWB
234, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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