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
989385
RGB
152, 147, 133
HSL
44, 8%, 56%
HSB
44, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 3, 12, 40
LAB
61, 0, 8
LCH
61, 8, 90
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 91
XYZ
28, 29, 26
LUV
61, 4, 11
HWB
44, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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