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
807371
RGB
128, 115, 113
HSL
8, 6%, 47%
HSB
8, 12%, 50%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 50
LAB
50, 5, 3
LCH
50, 6, 32
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 28
XYZ
18, 18, 18
LUV
50, 8, 3
HWB
8, 44%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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