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
80858D
RGB
128, 133, 141
HSL
217, 5%, 53%
HSB
217, 9%, 55%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 45
LAB
55, -1, -5
LCH
55, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 260
XYZ
22, 23, 29
LUV
55, -3, -7
HWB
217, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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