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
989DB7
RGB
152, 157, 183
HSL
230, 18%, 66%
HSB
230, 17%, 72%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 28
LAB
65, 2, -14
LCH
65, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 277
XYZ
34, 34, 50
LUV
65, -4, -22
HWB
230, 60%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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