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
80797E
RGB
128, 121, 126
HSL
317, 3%, 49%
HSB
317, 5%, 50%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 50
LAB
52, 3, -2
LCH
52, 4, 334
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 336
XYZ
20, 20, 23
LUV
52, 4, -3
HWB
317, 47%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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