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
99A7BF
RGB
153, 167, 191
HSL
218, 23%, 67%
HSB
218, 20%, 75%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 25
LAB
68, -1, -14
LCH
68, 14, 265
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 261
XYZ
36, 38, 55
LUV
68, -9, -21
HWB
218, 60%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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