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
918A9B
RGB
145, 138, 155
HSL
265, 8%, 57%
HSB
265, 11%, 61%
CMYK
6, 11, 0, 39
LAB
59, 5, -8
LCH
59, 10, 303
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 304
XYZ
27, 27, 35
LUV
59, 3, -13
HWB
265, 54%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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