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
999DB5
RGB
153, 157, 181
HSL
231, 16%, 65%
HSB
231, 15%, 71%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 29
LAB
65, 2, -13
LCH
65, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 278
XYZ
34, 34, 49
LUV
65, -4, -20
HWB
231, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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