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
918699
RGB
145, 134, 153
HSL
275, 9%, 56%
HSB
275, 12%, 60%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 40
LAB
57, 7, -9
LCH
57, 11, 309
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 311
XYZ
26, 25, 34
LUV
57, 5, -14
HWB
275, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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