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
98A9BF
RGB
152, 169, 191
HSL
214, 23%, 67%
HSB
214, 20%, 75%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 25
LAB
68, -3, -13
LCH
68, 14, 259
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 255
XYZ
37, 39, 55
LUV
68, -10, -20
HWB
214, 60%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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