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
999BB1
RGB
153, 155, 177
HSL
235, 13%, 65%
HSB
235, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 31
LAB
64, 3, -12
LCH
64, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 281
XYZ
33, 33, 46
LUV
64, -2, -18
HWB
235, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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