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
989C8E
RGB
152, 156, 142
HSL
77, 7%, 58%
HSB
77, 9%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 39
LAB
64, -3, 7
LCH
64, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 120
XYZ
30, 32, 30
LUV
64, -2, 10
HWB
77, 56%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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