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
A09BB4
RGB
160, 155, 180
HSL
252, 14%, 66%
HSB
252, 14%, 71%
CMYK
11, 14, 0, 29
LAB
65, 6, -12
LCH
65, 14, 294
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 295
XYZ
34, 34, 48
LUV
65, 1, -20
HWB
252, 61%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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