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
9997AC
RGB
153, 151, 172
HSL
246, 11%, 63%
HSB
246, 12%, 67%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 33
LAB
63, 4, -11
LCH
63, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 290
XYZ
32, 32, 44
LUV
63, 0, -17
HWB
246, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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