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
998C8F
RGB
153, 140, 143
HSL
346, 6%, 57%
HSB
346, 8%, 60%
CMYK
0, 8, 7, 40
LAB
59, 5, 0
LCH
59, 5, 3
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 2
XYZ
27, 28, 30
LUV
59, 7, -1
HWB
346, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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