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
998C8A
RGB
153, 140, 138
HSL
8, 7%, 57%
HSB
8, 10%, 60%
CMYK
0, 8, 10, 40
LAB
59, 5, 3
LCH
59, 6, 32
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 28
XYZ
27, 27, 28
LUV
59, 8, 3
HWB
8, 54%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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