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
989EB4
RGB
152, 158, 180
HSL
227, 16%, 65%
HSB
227, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 29
LAB
65, 1, -12
LCH
65, 12, 276
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 273
XYZ
33, 34, 48
LUV
65, -4, -19
HWB
227, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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