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
9D9AAA
RGB
157, 154, 170
HSL
251, 9%, 64%
HSB
251, 9%, 67%
CMYK
8, 9, 0, 33
LAB
64, 3, -8
LCH
64, 9, 294
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 294
XYZ
33, 33, 43
LUV
64, 1, -12
HWB
251, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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