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
9BA1BC
RGB
155, 161, 188
HSL
229, 20%, 67%
HSB
229, 18%, 74%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 26
LAB
66, 2, -15
LCH
66, 15, 278
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 275
XYZ
35, 36, 53
LUV
66, -5, -23
HWB
229, 61%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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