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
80849A
RGB
128, 132, 154
HSL
231, 11%, 55%
HSB
231, 17%, 60%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 40
LAB
55, 2, -12
LCH
55, 13, 279
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 277
XYZ
23, 23, 34
LUV
55, -3, -18
HWB
231, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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