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
A09DB5
RGB
160, 157, 181
HSL
248, 14%, 66%
HSB
248, 13%, 71%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 29
LAB
66, 5, -12
LCH
66, 13, 291
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 291
XYZ
35, 35, 49
LUV
66, 0, -19
HWB
248, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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