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
808096
RGB
128, 128, 150
HSL
240, 9%, 55%
HSB
240, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 41
LAB
54, 4, -12
LCH
54, 12, 287
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 285
XYZ
22, 22, 32
LUV
54, -1, -18
HWB
240, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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