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
958994
RGB
149, 137, 148
HSL
305, 5%, 56%
HSB
305, 8%, 58%
CMYK
0, 8, 1, 42
LAB
58, 6, -4
LCH
58, 7, 326
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 328
XYZ
27, 26, 32
LUV
58, 6, -7
HWB
305, 54%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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