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
808496
RGB
128, 132, 150
HSL
229, 9%, 55%
HSB
229, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 41
LAB
55, 1, -10
LCH
55, 10, 278
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 276
XYZ
23, 23, 32
LUV
55, -3, -15
HWB
229, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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