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
998981
RGB
153, 137, 129
HSL
20, 11%, 55%
HSB
20, 16%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 40
LAB
58, 5, 7
LCH
58, 8, 52
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 48
XYZ
26, 26, 24
LUV
58, 10, 8
HWB
20, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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