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
957978
RGB
149, 121, 120
HSL
2, 12%, 53%
HSB
2, 19%, 58%
CMYK
0, 19, 19, 42
LAB
54, 11, 5
LCH
54, 12, 24
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 21
XYZ
23, 21, 21
LUV
54, 17, 4
HWB
2, 47%, 42%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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