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
99A6BB
RGB
153, 166, 187
HSL
217, 20%, 67%
HSB
217, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 27
LAB
68, -1, -12
LCH
68, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 260
XYZ
36, 38, 52
LUV
68, -8, -19
HWB
217, 60%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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