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
989D8F
RGB
152, 157, 143
HSL
81, 7%, 59%
HSB
81, 9%, 62%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 38
LAB
64, -4, 7
LCH
64, 8, 120
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 123
XYZ
30, 33, 31
LUV
64, -2, 10
HWB
81, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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