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
979BB6
RGB
151, 155, 182
HSL
232, 18%, 65%
HSB
232, 17%, 71%
CMYK
17, 15, 0, 29
LAB
64, 3, -15
LCH
64, 15, 281
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 279
XYZ
33, 33, 49
LUV
64, -4, -22
HWB
232, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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