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
989F94
RGB
152, 159, 148
HSL
98, 5%, 60%
HSB
98, 7%, 62%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 38
LAB
65, -4, 5
LCH
65, 6, 131
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 134
XYZ
31, 34, 33
LUV
65, -3, 8
HWB
98, 58%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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