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
989A82
RGB
152, 154, 130
HSL
65, 11%, 56%
HSB
65, 16%, 60%
CMYK
1, 0, 16, 40
LAB
63, -4, 12
LCH
63, 13, 108
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 111
XYZ
29, 31, 26
LUV
63, 0, 18
HWB
65, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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