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
988E85
RGB
152, 142, 133
HSL
28, 8%, 56%
HSB
28, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 40
LAB
60, 3, 6
LCH
60, 7, 67
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 65
XYZ
27, 28, 26
LUV
60, 6, 8
HWB
28, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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