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
998B8D
RGB
153, 139, 141
HSL
351, 6%, 57%
HSB
351, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 40
LAB
59, 6, 1
LCH
59, 6, 9
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 8
XYZ
27, 27, 29
LUV
59, 8, 0
HWB
351, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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