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
9799B4
RGB
151, 153, 180
HSL
236, 16%, 65%
HSB
236, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 29
LAB
64, 3, -14
LCH
64, 15, 284
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 282
XYZ
32, 33, 48
LUV
64, -3, -22
HWB
236, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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