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
A09CB7
RGB
160, 156, 183
HSL
249, 16%, 66%
HSB
249, 15%, 72%
CMYK
13, 15, 0, 28
LAB
65, 6, -14
LCH
65, 15, 292
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 292
XYZ
35, 35, 50
LUV
65, 1, -21
HWB
249, 61%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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