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
989C92
RGB
152, 156, 146
HSL
84, 5%, 59%
HSB
84, 6%, 61%
CMYK
3, 0, 6, 39
LAB
64, -3, 5
LCH
64, 6, 122
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 125
XYZ
30, 33, 32
LUV
64, -2, 7
HWB
84, 57%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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