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
808493
RGB
128, 132, 147
HSL
227, 8%, 54%
HSB
227, 13%, 58%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 42
LAB
55, 1, -9
LCH
55, 9, 276
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 274
XYZ
22, 23, 31
LUV
55, -3, -13
HWB
227, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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