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
998581
RGB
153, 133, 129
HSL
10, 11%, 55%
HSB
10, 16%, 60%
CMYK
0, 13, 16, 40
LAB
57, 7, 5
LCH
57, 9, 35
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 31
XYZ
25, 25, 24
LUV
57, 12, 6
HWB
10, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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