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
99918B
RGB
153, 145, 139
HSL
26, 6%, 57%
HSB
26, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 5, 9, 40
LAB
61, 2, 4
LCH
61, 5, 62
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 59
XYZ
28, 29, 29
LUV
61, 5, 6
HWB
26, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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