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
9999B4
RGB
153, 153, 180
HSL
240, 15%, 65%
HSB
240, 15%, 71%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 29
LAB
64, 4, -14
LCH
64, 15, 287
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 285
XYZ
33, 33, 48
LUV
64, -2, -22
HWB
240, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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