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
808894
RGB
128, 136, 148
HSL
216, 9%, 54%
HSB
216, 14%, 58%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 42
LAB
56, -1, -8
LCH
56, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 258
XYZ
23, 24, 31
LUV
56, -5, -11
HWB
216, 50%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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