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
998F8B
RGB
153, 143, 139
HSL
17, 6%, 57%
HSB
17, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 40
LAB
60, 3, 4
LCH
60, 5, 47
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 43
XYZ
28, 28, 28
LUV
60, 6, 4
HWB
17, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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