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
989EAB
RGB
152, 158, 171
HSL
221, 10%, 63%
HSB
221, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 33
LAB
65, 0, -8
LCH
65, 8, 268
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 266
XYZ
33, 34, 43
LUV
65, -4, -11
HWB
221, 60%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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