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
999CA1
RGB
153, 156, 161
HSL
217, 4%, 62%
HSB
217, 5%, 63%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 37
LAB
64, 0, -3
LCH
64, 3, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 261
XYZ
31, 33, 38
LUV
64, -2, -4
HWB
217, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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