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
808685
RGB
128, 134, 133
HSL
170, 2%, 51%
HSB
170, 4%, 53%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 47
LAB
55, -2, 0
LCH
55, 2, 186
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 185
XYZ
22, 23, 26
LUV
55, -3, 0
HWB
170, 50%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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