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
998990
RGB
153, 137, 144
HSL
334, 7%, 57%
HSB
334, 10%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 6, 40
LAB
59, 7, -1
LCH
59, 7, 349
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 349
XYZ
27, 27, 30
LUV
59, 9, -3
HWB
334, 54%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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