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
988985
RGB
152, 137, 133
HSL
13, 8%, 56%
HSB
13, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 40
LAB
58, 5, 4
LCH
58, 7, 39
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 35
XYZ
26, 26, 26
LUV
58, 9, 5
HWB
13, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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