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
978997
RGB
151, 137, 151
HSL
300, 6%, 56%
HSB
300, 9%, 59%
CMYK
0, 9, 0, 41
LAB
59, 7, -5
LCH
59, 9, 323
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 326
XYZ
27, 27, 33
LUV
59, 7, -9
HWB
300, 54%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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