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
9891AB
RGB
152, 145, 171
HSL
256, 13%, 62%
HSB
256, 15%, 67%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 33
LAB
61, 7, -13
LCH
61, 14, 297
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 298
XYZ
30, 30, 43
LUV
61, 2, -20
HWB
256, 57%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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