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
80869D
RGB
128, 134, 157
HSL
228, 13%, 56%
HSB
228, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 15, 0, 38
LAB
56, 2, -13
LCH
56, 13, 277
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 274
XYZ
24, 24, 35
LUV
56, -4, -19
HWB
228, 50%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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