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
98A9BD
RGB
152, 169, 189
HSL
212, 22%, 67%
HSB
212, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 26
LAB
68, -3, -12
LCH
68, 13, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 253
XYZ
36, 39, 54
LUV
68, -10, -18
HWB
212, 60%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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