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
989EB9
RGB
152, 158, 185
HSL
229, 19%, 66%
HSB
229, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 15, 0, 27
LAB
65, 2, -15
LCH
65, 15, 278
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 275
XYZ
34, 35, 51
LUV
65, -5, -23
HWB
229, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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