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
638085
RGB
99, 128, 133
HSL
189, 15%, 45%
HSB
189, 26%, 52%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 48
LAB
51, -10, -6
LCH
51, 12, 213
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 209
XYZ
17, 20, 25
LUV
51, -15, -7
HWB
189, 39%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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