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
808198
RGB
128, 129, 152
HSL
238, 10%, 55%
HSB
238, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 40
LAB
54, 3, -13
LCH
54, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 283
XYZ
22, 23, 33
LUV
54, -2, -19
HWB
238, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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