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
99998B
RGB
153, 153, 139
HSL
60, 6%, 57%
HSB
60, 9%, 60%
CMYK
0, 0, 9, 40
LAB
63, -2, 7
LCH
63, 8, 105
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 107
XYZ
29, 31, 29
LUV
63, 1, 11
HWB
60, 55%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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