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
858092
RGB
133, 128, 146
HSL
257, 8%, 54%
HSB
257, 12%, 57%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 43
LAB
54, 5, -9
LCH
54, 10, 298
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 298
XYZ
23, 23, 30
LUV
54, 2, -14
HWB
257, 50%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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