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
9799AD
RGB
151, 153, 173
HSL
235, 12%, 64%
HSB
235, 13%, 68%
CMYK
13, 12, 0, 32
LAB
64, 2, -11
LCH
64, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 281
XYZ
32, 32, 44
LUV
64, -2, -16
HWB
235, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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