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
918797
RGB
145, 135, 151
HSL
278, 7%, 56%
HSB
278, 11%, 59%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 41
LAB
58, 6, -7
LCH
58, 9, 311
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 313
XYZ
26, 26, 33
LUV
58, 5, -11
HWB
278, 53%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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