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
948A99
RGB
148, 138, 153
HSL
280, 7%, 57%
HSB
280, 10%, 60%
CMYK
3, 10, 0, 40
LAB
59, 6, -7
LCH
59, 9, 312
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 315
XYZ
27, 27, 34
LUV
59, 5, -11
HWB
280, 54%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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