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
9C8EA5
RGB
156, 142, 165
HSL
277, 11%, 60%
HSB
277, 14%, 65%
CMYK
5, 14, 0, 35
LAB
61, 9, -10
LCH
61, 13, 310
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 312
XYZ
30, 29, 40
LUV
61, 6, -17
HWB
277, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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