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
989EAF
RGB
152, 158, 175
HSL
224, 13%, 64%
HSB
224, 13%, 69%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 31
LAB
65, 0, -10
LCH
65, 10, 272
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 270
XYZ
33, 34, 45
LUV
65, -4, -14
HWB
224, 60%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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