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
989993
RGB
152, 153, 147
HSL
70, 3%, 59%
HSB
70, 4%, 60%
CMYK
1, 0, 4, 40
LAB
63, -1, 3
LCH
63, 3, 112
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 114
XYZ
30, 32, 32
LUV
63, 0, 5
HWB
70, 58%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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