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
989898
RGB
152, 152, 152
HSL
0, 0%, 60%
HSB
0, 0%, 60%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 40
LAB
63, 0, 0
LCH
63, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.68, 0.00, 0
XYZ
30, 31, 34
LUV
63, 0, 0
HWB
0, 60%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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