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
989685
RGB
152, 150, 133
HSL
54, 8%, 56%
HSB
54, 12%, 60%
CMYK
0, 1, 12, 40
LAB
62, -2, 9
LCH
62, 9, 99
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 102
XYZ
28, 30, 27
LUV
62, 2, 13
HWB
54, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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