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
99888B
RGB
153, 136, 139
HSL
349, 8%, 57%
HSB
349, 11%, 60%
CMYK
0, 11, 9, 40
LAB
58, 7, 1
LCH
58, 7, 7
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 6
XYZ
27, 26, 28
LUV
58, 10, 0
HWB
349, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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