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
9490A1
RGB
148, 144, 161
HSL
254, 8%, 60%
HSB
254, 11%, 63%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 37
LAB
61, 4, -8
LCH
61, 9, 296
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 296
XYZ
29, 29, 38
LUV
61, 1, -13
HWB
254, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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