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
9999AB
RGB
153, 153, 171
HSL
240, 10%, 64%
HSB
240, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 11, 0, 33
LAB
64, 3, -9
LCH
64, 10, 286
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 286
XYZ
32, 32, 43
LUV
64, -1, -14
HWB
240, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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