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
998E98
RGB
153, 142, 152
HSL
305, 5%, 58%
HSB
305, 7%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 1, 40
LAB
60, 6, -4
LCH
60, 7, 326
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 329
XYZ
28, 28, 34
LUV
60, 6, -6
HWB
305, 56%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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