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
A09DAF
RGB
160, 157, 175
HSL
250, 10%, 65%
HSB
250, 10%, 69%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 31
LAB
65, 4, -9
LCH
65, 10, 293
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 293
XYZ
34, 35, 45
LUV
65, 1, -14
HWB
250, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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