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
858094
RGB
133, 128, 148
HSL
255, 9%, 54%
HSB
255, 14%, 58%
CMYK
10, 14, 0, 42
LAB
55, 5, -10
LCH
55, 11, 296
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 297
XYZ
23, 23, 31
LUV
55, 2, -15
HWB
255, 50%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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