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
80826D
RGB
128, 130, 109
HSL
66, 9%, 47%
HSB
66, 16%, 51%
CMYK
2, 0, 16, 49
LAB
54, -4, 11
LCH
54, 12, 108
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 112
XYZ
20, 22, 18
LUV
54, 0, 16
HWB
66, 43%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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