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
989EA6
RGB
152, 158, 166
HSL
214, 7%, 62%
HSB
214, 8%, 65%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 35
LAB
65, -1, -5
LCH
65, 5, 258
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 256
XYZ
32, 34, 41
LUV
65, -4, -7
HWB
214, 60%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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