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
99A09C
RGB
153, 160, 156
HSL
146, 4%, 61%
HSB
146, 4%, 63%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 37
LAB
65, -3, 1
LCH
65, 3, 160
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 161
XYZ
32, 34, 36
LUV
65, -4, 2
HWB
146, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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