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
998C83
RGB
153, 140, 131
HSL
25, 10%, 56%
HSB
25, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 8, 14, 40
LAB
59, 4, 7
LCH
59, 8, 60
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 57
XYZ
27, 27, 25
LUV
59, 8, 8
HWB
25, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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