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
998688
RGB
153, 134, 136
HSL
354, 9%, 56%
HSB
354, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 12, 11, 40
LAB
58, 8, 2
LCH
58, 8, 13
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 11
XYZ
26, 26, 27
LUV
58, 11, 1
HWB
354, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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