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
948B98
RGB
148, 139, 152
HSL
282, 6%, 57%
HSB
282, 9%, 60%
CMYK
3, 9, 0, 40
LAB
59, 5, -6
LCH
59, 8, 313
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 316
XYZ
27, 27, 33
LUV
59, 4, -9
HWB
282, 55%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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