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
999EAE
RGB
153, 158, 174
HSL
226, 11%, 64%
HSB
226, 12%, 68%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 32
LAB
65, 1, -9
LCH
65, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 272
XYZ
33, 34, 45
LUV
65, -4, -13
HWB
226, 60%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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