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
989586
RGB
152, 149, 134
HSL
50, 8%, 56%
HSB
50, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 40
LAB
62, -1, 8
LCH
62, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 98
XYZ
28, 30, 27
LUV
62, 3, 12
HWB
50, 53%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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