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
989882
RGB
152, 152, 130
HSL
60, 10%, 55%
HSB
60, 14%, 60%
CMYK
0, 0, 14, 40
LAB
62, -3, 12
LCH
62, 12, 104
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 107
XYZ
28, 31, 26
LUV
62, 1, 17
HWB
60, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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