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
9599AA
RGB
149, 153, 170
HSL
229, 11%, 63%
HSB
229, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 33
LAB
63, 1, -9
LCH
63, 10, 277
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 275
XYZ
31, 32, 43
LUV
63, -3, -14
HWB
229, 58%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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