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
989D84
RGB
152, 157, 132
HSL
72, 11%, 57%
HSB
72, 16%, 62%
CMYK
3, 0, 16, 38
LAB
64, -5, 12
LCH
64, 14, 113
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 117
XYZ
29, 32, 27
LUV
64, -2, 18
HWB
72, 52%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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