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
80798E
RGB
128, 121, 142
HSL
260, 9%, 52%
HSB
260, 15%, 56%
CMYK
10, 15, 0, 44
LAB
52, 6, -10
LCH
52, 12, 300
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 301
XYZ
21, 20, 28
LUV
52, 3, -16
HWB
260, 47%, 44%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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