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
808579
RGB
128, 133, 121
HSL
85, 5%, 50%
HSB
85, 9%, 52%
CMYK
4, 0, 9, 48
LAB
55, -4, 6
LCH
55, 7, 122
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 125
XYZ
21, 23, 21
LUV
55, -2, 9
HWB
85, 47%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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