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
948996
RGB
148, 137, 150
HSL
291, 6%, 56%
HSB
291, 9%, 59%
CMYK
1, 9, 0, 41
LAB
58, 6, -5
LCH
58, 8, 319
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 321
XYZ
27, 26, 33
LUV
58, 5, -9
HWB
291, 54%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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