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
99959B
RGB
153, 149, 155
HSL
280, 3%, 60%
HSB
280, 4%, 61%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 39
LAB
62, 2, -3
LCH
62, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 315
XYZ
30, 31, 35
LUV
62, 2, -4
HWB
280, 58%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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