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
80897A
RGB
128, 137, 122
HSL
96, 6%, 51%
HSB
96, 11%, 54%
CMYK
7, 0, 11, 46
LAB
56, -6, 7
LCH
56, 9, 129
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 133
XYZ
21, 24, 22
LUV
56, -4, 10
HWB
96, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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