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
9E9BB2
RGB
158, 155, 178
HSL
248, 13%, 65%
HSB
248, 13%, 70%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 30
LAB
65, 5, -12
LCH
65, 12, 292
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 291
XYZ
34, 34, 47
LUV
65, 0, -18
HWB
248, 61%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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