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
989FB0
RGB
152, 159, 176
HSL
222, 13%, 64%
HSB
222, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 31
LAB
65, 0, -10
LCH
65, 10, 270
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 268
XYZ
33, 35, 46
LUV
65, -5, -15
HWB
222, 60%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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