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
918D9D
RGB
145, 141, 157
HSL
255, 8%, 58%
HSB
255, 10%, 62%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 38
LAB
59, 4, -8
LCH
59, 9, 296
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 297
XYZ
27, 28, 36
LUV
59, 1, -12
HWB
255, 55%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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