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
A29DB8
RGB
162, 157, 184
HSL
251, 16%, 67%
HSB
251, 15%, 72%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 28
LAB
66, 6, -13
LCH
66, 15, 294
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 294
XYZ
36, 35, 50
LUV
66, 1, -21
HWB
251, 62%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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