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
918CA1
RGB
145, 140, 161
HSL
254, 10%, 59%
HSB
254, 13%, 63%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 37
LAB
59, 5, -10
LCH
59, 12, 296
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 296
XYZ
27, 27, 38
LUV
59, 1, -16
HWB
254, 55%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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