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
80889A
RGB
128, 136, 154
HSL
222, 11%, 55%
HSB
222, 17%, 60%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 40
LAB
56, 0, -11
LCH
56, 11, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 266
XYZ
24, 25, 34
LUV
56, -5, -16
HWB
222, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.