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
808188
RGB
128, 129, 136
HSL
233, 3%, 52%
HSB
233, 6%, 53%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 47
LAB
54, 1, -4
LCH
54, 4, 280
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 280
XYZ
21, 22, 26
LUV
54, -1, -6
HWB
233, 50%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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