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
998A87
RGB
153, 138, 135
HSL
10, 8%, 56%
HSB
10, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 40
LAB
59, 5, 4
LCH
59, 7, 35
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 31
XYZ
27, 27, 27
LUV
59, 9, 4
HWB
10, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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