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
999F8F
RGB
153, 159, 143
HSL
83, 8%, 59%
HSB
83, 10%, 62%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 38
LAB
65, -4, 8
LCH
65, 9, 120
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 124
XYZ
30, 34, 31
LUV
65, -3, 12
HWB
83, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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