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
99929C
RGB
153, 146, 156
HSL
282, 5%, 59%
HSB
282, 6%, 61%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 39
LAB
61, 4, -4
LCH
61, 6, 313
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 316
XYZ
29, 30, 36
LUV
61, 3, -7
HWB
282, 57%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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