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
9B97AA
RGB
155, 151, 170
HSL
253, 10%, 63%
HSB
253, 11%, 67%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 33
LAB
63, 4, -9
LCH
63, 10, 295
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 295
XYZ
32, 32, 43
LUV
63, 1, -15
HWB
253, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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