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
999F96
RGB
153, 159, 150
HSL
100, 4%, 61%
HSB
100, 6%, 62%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 38
LAB
65, -4, 4
LCH
65, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 135
XYZ
31, 34, 34
LUV
65, -3, 6
HWB
100, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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