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
978890
RGB
151, 136, 144
HSL
328, 7%, 56%
HSB
328, 10%, 59%
CMYK
0, 10, 5, 41
LAB
58, 7, -2
LCH
58, 7, 343
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 344
XYZ
27, 26, 30
LUV
58, 8, -4
HWB
328, 53%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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