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
9899A3
RGB
152, 153, 163
HSL
235, 6%, 62%
HSB
235, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 36
LAB
63, 1, -5
LCH
63, 5, 282
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 281
XYZ
31, 32, 39
LUV
63, -1, -8
HWB
235, 60%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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