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
989EB7
RGB
152, 158, 183
HSL
228, 18%, 66%
HSB
228, 17%, 72%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 28
LAB
65, 2, -14
LCH
65, 14, 277
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 275
XYZ
34, 35, 50
LUV
65, -5, -21
HWB
228, 60%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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