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
80837C
RGB
128, 131, 124
HSL
86, 3%, 50%
HSB
86, 5%, 51%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 49
LAB
54, -2, 3
LCH
54, 4, 123
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 126
XYZ
21, 22, 22
LUV
54, -1, 5
HWB
86, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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