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
998C8B
RGB
153, 140, 139
HSL
4, 6%, 57%
HSB
4, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 8, 9, 40
LAB
59, 5, 2
LCH
59, 5, 26
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 23
XYZ
27, 27, 28
LUV
59, 8, 2
HWB
4, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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