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
989BB0
RGB
152, 155, 176
HSL
233, 13%, 64%
HSB
233, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 31
LAB
64, 2, -11
LCH
64, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 279
XYZ
33, 33, 46
LUV
64, -3, -17
HWB
233, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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