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
9C8EA3
RGB
156, 142, 163
HSL
280, 10%, 60%
HSB
280, 13%, 64%
CMYK
4, 13, 0, 36
LAB
61, 8, -9
LCH
61, 12, 313
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 315
XYZ
30, 29, 39
LUV
61, 7, -15
HWB
280, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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