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
989F97
RGB
152, 159, 151
HSL
113, 4%, 61%
HSB
113, 5%, 62%
CMYK
4, 0, 5, 38
LAB
65, -4, 3
LCH
65, 5, 139
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 142
XYZ
31, 34, 34
LUV
65, -4, 5
HWB
113, 59%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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