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
80897B
RGB
128, 137, 123
HSL
99, 6%, 51%
HSB
99, 10%, 54%
CMYK
7, 0, 10, 46
LAB
56, -5, 6
LCH
56, 8, 131
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 134
XYZ
21, 24, 22
LUV
56, -4, 10
HWB
99, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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