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
80828C
RGB
128, 130, 140
HSL
230, 5%, 53%
HSB
230, 9%, 55%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 45
LAB
54, 1, -6
LCH
54, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 277
XYZ
22, 22, 28
LUV
54, -2, -8
HWB
230, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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