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
9B97AD
RGB
155, 151, 173
HSL
251, 12%, 64%
HSB
251, 13%, 68%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 32
LAB
63, 5, -11
LCH
63, 12, 294
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 294
XYZ
32, 32, 44
LUV
63, 1, -17
HWB
251, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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