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
808285
RGB
128, 130, 133
HSL
216, 2%, 51%
HSB
216, 4%, 52%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 48
LAB
54, 0, -2
LCH
54, 2, 261
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 258
XYZ
21, 22, 25
LUV
54, -1, -3
HWB
216, 50%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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