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
9897B2
RGB
152, 151, 178
HSL
242, 15%, 65%
HSB
242, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 30
LAB
63, 5, -14
LCH
63, 15, 288
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 287
XYZ
32, 32, 47
LUV
63, -1, -22
HWB
242, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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