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
898095
RGB
137, 128, 149
HSL
266, 9%, 54%
HSB
266, 14%, 58%
CMYK
8, 14, 0, 42
LAB
55, 7, -10
LCH
55, 12, 304
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 305
XYZ
23, 23, 32
LUV
55, 4, -16
HWB
266, 50%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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