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
9999AA
RGB
153, 153, 170
HSL
240, 9%, 63%
HSB
240, 10%, 67%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 33
LAB
64, 3, -9
LCH
64, 9, 286
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 286
XYZ
32, 32, 43
LUV
64, -1, -14
HWB
240, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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