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
999C85
RGB
153, 156, 133
HSL
68, 10%, 57%
HSB
68, 15%, 61%
CMYK
2, 0, 15, 39
LAB
64, -4, 12
LCH
64, 12, 110
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 113
XYZ
29, 32, 27
LUV
64, -1, 17
HWB
68, 52%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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