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
98989D
RGB
152, 152, 157
HSL
240, 2%, 61%
HSB
240, 3%, 62%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 38
LAB
63, 1, -3
LCH
63, 3, 285
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 286
XYZ
30, 32, 36
LUV
63, 0, -4
HWB
240, 60%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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