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
998E8D
RGB
153, 142, 141
HSL
5, 6%, 58%
HSB
5, 8%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 40
LAB
60, 4, 2
LCH
60, 5, 27
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 24
XYZ
28, 28, 29
LUV
60, 7, 2
HWB
5, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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