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
998485
RGB
153, 132, 133
HSL
357, 9%, 56%
HSB
357, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 14, 13, 40
LAB
57, 8, 3
LCH
57, 9, 17
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 15
XYZ
26, 25, 26
LUV
57, 13, 2
HWB
357, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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