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
989D95
RGB
152, 157, 149
HSL
98, 4%, 60%
HSB
98, 5%, 62%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 38
LAB
64, -3, 4
LCH
64, 5, 130
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 133
XYZ
30, 33, 33
LUV
64, -2, 6
HWB
98, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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