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
638080
RGB
99, 128, 128
HSL
180, 13%, 45%
HSB
180, 23%, 50%
CMYK
23, 0, 0, 50
LAB
51, -11, -4
LCH
51, 11, 198
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 196
XYZ
17, 20, 23
LUV
51, -15, -3
HWB
180, 39%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.