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
989E9F
RGB
152, 158, 159
HSL
189, 4%, 61%
HSB
189, 4%, 62%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 38
LAB
65, -2, -1
LCH
65, 2, 212
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 209
XYZ
31, 34, 38
LUV
65, -3, -2
HWB
189, 60%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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