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
9D9EAF
RGB
157, 158, 175
HSL
237, 10%, 65%
HSB
237, 10%, 69%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 31
LAB
65, 2, -9
LCH
65, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 283
XYZ
34, 35, 45
LUV
65, -2, -14
HWB
237, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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