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
989E8D
RGB
152, 158, 141
HSL
81, 8%, 59%
HSB
81, 11%, 62%
CMYK
4, 0, 11, 38
LAB
64, -5, 8
LCH
64, 9, 119
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 123
XYZ
30, 33, 30
LUV
64, -3, 12
HWB
81, 55%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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