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
808297
RGB
128, 130, 151
HSL
235, 10%, 55%
HSB
235, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 14, 0, 41
LAB
55, 3, -12
LCH
55, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 281
XYZ
22, 23, 32
LUV
55, -2, -17
HWB
235, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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