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
807D8D
RGB
128, 125, 141
HSL
251, 7%, 52%
HSB
251, 11%, 55%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 45
LAB
53, 4, -8
LCH
53, 9, 294
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 294
XYZ
21, 21, 28
LUV
53, 1, -12
HWB
251, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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