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
80716A
RGB
128, 113, 106
HSL
19, 9%, 46%
HSB
19, 17%, 50%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 50
LAB
49, 5, 6
LCH
49, 8, 50
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 47
XYZ
17, 17, 16
LUV
49, 9, 7
HWB
19, 42%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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