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
998AA1
RGB
153, 138, 161
HSL
279, 11%, 59%
HSB
279, 14%, 63%
CMYK
5, 14, 0, 37
LAB
59, 9, -10
LCH
59, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 314
XYZ
29, 28, 38
LUV
59, 7, -16
HWB
279, 54%, 37%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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