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
978A95
RGB
151, 138, 149
HSL
309, 6%, 57%
HSB
309, 9%, 59%
CMYK
0, 9, 1, 41
LAB
59, 7, -4
LCH
59, 8, 329
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 331
XYZ
27, 27, 32
LUV
59, 7, -7
HWB
309, 54%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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