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
989C8A
RGB
152, 156, 138
HSL
73, 8%, 58%
HSB
73, 12%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 12, 39
LAB
64, -4, 9
LCH
64, 10, 114
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 117
XYZ
29, 32, 29
LUV
64, -1, 13
HWB
73, 54%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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