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
918698
RGB
145, 134, 152
HSL
277, 8%, 56%
HSB
277, 12%, 60%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 40
LAB
57, 7, -8
LCH
57, 11, 310
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 312
XYZ
26, 25, 33
LUV
57, 5, -13
HWB
277, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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