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
989BAC
RGB
152, 155, 172
HSL
231, 11%, 64%
HSB
231, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 33
LAB
64, 1, -9
LCH
64, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 278
XYZ
32, 33, 44
LUV
64, -3, -14
HWB
231, 60%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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