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
AAA9C1
RGB
170, 169, 193
HSL
242, 16%, 71%
HSB
242, 12%, 76%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 24
LAB
70, 4, -12
LCH
70, 13, 288
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 287
XYZ
40, 41, 56
LUV
70, -1, -19
HWB
242, 66%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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