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
99858B
RGB
153, 133, 139
HSL
342, 9%, 56%
HSB
342, 13%, 60%
CMYK
0, 13, 9, 40
LAB
58, 9, 0
LCH
58, 9, 358
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 358
XYZ
26, 25, 28
LUV
58, 12, -2
HWB
342, 52%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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