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
989FB9
RGB
152, 159, 185
HSL
227, 19%, 66%
HSB
227, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 27
LAB
66, 2, -14
LCH
66, 14, 276
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 273
XYZ
34, 35, 51
LUV
66, -5, -22
HWB
227, 60%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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