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
988F82
RGB
152, 143, 130
HSL
35, 10%, 55%
HSB
35, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 40
LAB
60, 2, 8
LCH
60, 8, 78
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 77
XYZ
27, 28, 25
LUV
60, 6, 11
HWB
35, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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