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
808997
RGB
128, 137, 151
HSL
217, 10%, 55%
HSB
217, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 41
LAB
57, -1, -9
LCH
57, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 259
XYZ
23, 25, 33
LUV
57, -6, -12
HWB
217, 50%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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