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
80859E
RGB
128, 133, 158
HSL
230, 13%, 56%
HSB
230, 19%, 62%
CMYK
19, 16, 0, 38
LAB
56, 2, -14
LCH
56, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 276
XYZ
23, 24, 36
LUV
56, -4, -21
HWB
230, 50%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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