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
999383
RGB
153, 147, 131
HSL
44, 10%, 56%
HSB
44, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 4, 14, 40
LAB
61, 0, 9
LCH
61, 9, 89
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 90
XYZ
28, 29, 26
LUV
61, 4, 13
HWB
44, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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