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
808989
RGB
128, 137, 137
HSL
180, 4%, 52%
HSB
180, 7%, 54%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 46
LAB
56, -3, -1
LCH
56, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 197
XYZ
22, 24, 27
LUV
56, -5, -1
HWB
180, 50%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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