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
998B91
RGB
153, 139, 145
HSL
334, 6%, 57%
HSB
334, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 9, 5, 40
LAB
59, 6, -1
LCH
59, 6, 349
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 350
XYZ
27, 27, 31
LUV
59, 8, -3
HWB
334, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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