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
989CA8
RGB
152, 156, 168
HSL
225, 8%, 63%
HSB
225, 10%, 66%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 34
LAB
64, 0, -7
LCH
64, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 271
XYZ
32, 33, 42
LUV
64, -3, -10
HWB
225, 60%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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