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
998E95
RGB
153, 142, 149
HSL
322, 5%, 58%
HSB
322, 7%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 3, 40
LAB
60, 5, -2
LCH
60, 6, 337
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 339
XYZ
28, 28, 32
LUV
60, 6, -4
HWB
322, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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