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
9993AA
RGB
153, 147, 170
HSL
256, 12%, 62%
HSB
256, 14%, 67%
CMYK
10, 14, 0, 33
LAB
62, 6, -11
LCH
62, 13, 297
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 297
XYZ
31, 31, 42
LUV
62, 2, -18
HWB
256, 58%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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