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
9C8EA6
RGB
156, 142, 166
HSL
275, 12%, 60%
HSB
275, 14%, 65%
CMYK
6, 14, 0, 35
LAB
61, 9, -11
LCH
61, 14, 310
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 311
XYZ
30, 29, 40
LUV
61, 6, -17
HWB
275, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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