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
99979C
RGB
153, 151, 156
HSL
264, 2%, 60%
HSB
264, 3%, 61%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 39
LAB
63, 1, -2
LCH
63, 3, 302
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 304
XYZ
30, 31, 36
LUV
63, 1, -4
HWB
264, 59%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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