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
988893
RGB
152, 136, 147
HSL
319, 7%, 56%
HSB
319, 11%, 60%
CMYK
0, 11, 3, 40
LAB
58, 8, -4
LCH
58, 9, 335
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 337
XYZ
27, 26, 31
LUV
58, 9, -7
HWB
319, 53%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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