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
999CA6
RGB
153, 156, 166
HSL
226, 7%, 63%
HSB
226, 8%, 65%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 35
LAB
64, 0, -6
LCH
64, 6, 274
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 273
XYZ
32, 33, 41
LUV
64, -2, -8
HWB
226, 60%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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