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
989490
RGB
152, 148, 144
HSL
30, 4%, 58%
HSB
30, 5%, 60%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 40
LAB
62, 1, 3
LCH
62, 3, 70
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 68
XYZ
29, 30, 31
LUV
62, 3, 4
HWB
30, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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