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
99939C
RGB
153, 147, 156
HSL
280, 4%, 59%
HSB
280, 6%, 61%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 39
LAB
62, 4, -4
LCH
62, 5, 312
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 315
XYZ
30, 30, 36
LUV
62, 3, -6
HWB
280, 58%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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