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
999DA5
RGB
153, 157, 165
HSL
220, 6%, 62%
HSB
220, 7%, 65%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 35
LAB
65, 0, -5
LCH
65, 5, 266
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 264
XYZ
32, 34, 40
LUV
65, -3, -7
HWB
220, 60%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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