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
999A9A
RGB
153, 154, 154
HSL
180, 0%, 60%
HSB
180, 1%, 60%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 40
LAB
64, 0, 0
LCH
64, 0, 200
OKLCH
0.69, 0.00, 197
XYZ
31, 32, 35
LUV
64, -1, 0
HWB
180, 60%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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