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
96858F
RGB
150, 133, 143
HSL
325, 7%, 55%
HSB
325, 11%, 59%
CMYK
0, 11, 5, 41
LAB
57, 8, -3
LCH
57, 9, 340
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 342
XYZ
26, 25, 29
LUV
57, 9, -6
HWB
325, 52%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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