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
80816A
RGB
128, 129, 106
HSL
63, 10%, 46%
HSB
63, 18%, 51%
CMYK
1, 0, 18, 49
LAB
53, -4, 12
LCH
53, 13, 106
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 109
XYZ
19, 21, 17
LUV
53, 1, 17
HWB
63, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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