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
808381
RGB
128, 131, 129
HSL
140, 1%, 51%
HSB
140, 2%, 51%
CMYK
2, 0, 2, 49
LAB
54, -1, 1
LCH
54, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.61, 0.00, 157
XYZ
21, 22, 24
LUV
54, -2, 1
HWB
140, 50%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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