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
99959D
RGB
153, 149, 157
HSL
270, 4%, 60%
HSB
270, 5%, 62%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 38
LAB
62, 3, -4
LCH
62, 5, 306
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 308
XYZ
30, 31, 36
LUV
62, 2, -6
HWB
270, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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