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
989C8D
RGB
152, 156, 141
HSL
76, 7%, 58%
HSB
76, 10%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 10, 39
LAB
64, -4, 7
LCH
64, 8, 116
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 119
XYZ
30, 32, 30
LUV
64, -2, 11
HWB
76, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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