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
908798
RGB
144, 135, 152
HSL
272, 8%, 56%
HSB
272, 11%, 60%
CMYK
5, 11, 0, 40
LAB
58, 6, -8
LCH
58, 10, 307
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 309
XYZ
26, 26, 33
LUV
58, 4, -12
HWB
272, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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