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
808583
RGB
128, 133, 131
HSL
156, 2%, 51%
HSB
156, 4%, 52%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 48
LAB
55, -2, 0
LCH
55, 2, 170
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 170
XYZ
21, 23, 25
LUV
55, -3, 1
HWB
156, 50%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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