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
999CB0
RGB
153, 156, 176
HSL
232, 13%, 65%
HSB
232, 13%, 69%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 31
LAB
65, 2, -11
LCH
65, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 279
XYZ
33, 34, 46
LUV
65, -3, -16
HWB
232, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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