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
9DA4BF
RGB
157, 164, 191
HSL
228, 21%, 68%
HSB
228, 18%, 75%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 25
LAB
67, 2, -15
LCH
67, 15, 277
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 274
XYZ
37, 37, 55
LUV
67, -5, -23
HWB
228, 62%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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