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
98979E
RGB
152, 151, 158
HSL
249, 3%, 61%
HSB
249, 4%, 62%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 38
LAB
63, 1, -4
LCH
63, 4, 292
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 293
XYZ
30, 31, 37
LUV
63, 0, -5
HWB
249, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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