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
978F9B
RGB
151, 143, 155
HSL
280, 6%, 58%
HSB
280, 8%, 61%
CMYK
3, 8, 0, 39
LAB
60, 5, -5
LCH
60, 7, 312
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 315
XYZ
29, 29, 35
LUV
60, 4, -8
HWB
280, 56%, 39%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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