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
808595
RGB
128, 133, 149
HSL
226, 9%, 54%
HSB
226, 14%, 58%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 42
LAB
56, 1, -9
LCH
56, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 272
XYZ
23, 24, 32
LUV
56, -4, -13
HWB
226, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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