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
989DB2
RGB
152, 157, 178
HSL
228, 14%, 65%
HSB
228, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 30
LAB
65, 1, -12
LCH
65, 12, 277
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 275
XYZ
33, 34, 47
LUV
65, -4, -18
HWB
228, 60%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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