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
999FB4
RGB
153, 159, 180
HSL
227, 15%, 65%
HSB
227, 15%, 71%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 29
LAB
66, 1, -12
LCH
66, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 273
XYZ
34, 35, 48
LUV
66, -4, -18
HWB
227, 60%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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