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
9999A8
RGB
153, 153, 168
HSL
240, 8%, 63%
HSB
240, 9%, 66%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 34
LAB
64, 2, -8
LCH
64, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 286
XYZ
32, 32, 42
LUV
64, -1, -12
HWB
240, 60%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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