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
989EA2
RGB
152, 158, 162
HSL
204, 5%, 62%
HSB
204, 6%, 64%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 36
LAB
65, -2, -3
LCH
65, 3, 240
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 237
XYZ
32, 34, 39
LUV
65, -4, -4
HWB
204, 60%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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