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
998489
RGB
153, 132, 137
HSL
346, 9%, 56%
HSB
346, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 14, 10, 40
LAB
57, 9, 0
LCH
57, 9, 3
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 2
XYZ
26, 25, 27
LUV
57, 12, -1
HWB
346, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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