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
9490A5
RGB
148, 144, 165
HSL
251, 10%, 61%
HSB
251, 13%, 65%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 35
LAB
61, 5, -11
LCH
61, 12, 294
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 294
XYZ
29, 29, 40
LUV
61, 1, -16
HWB
251, 56%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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