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
989C83
RGB
152, 156, 131
HSL
70, 11%, 56%
HSB
70, 16%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 16, 39
LAB
64, -5, 13
LCH
64, 14, 111
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 115
XYZ
29, 32, 26
LUV
64, -1, 18
HWB
70, 51%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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