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
80899D
RGB
128, 137, 157
HSL
221, 13%, 56%
HSB
221, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 38
LAB
57, 0, -12
LCH
57, 12, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 266
XYZ
24, 25, 35
LUV
57, -6, -17
HWB
221, 50%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.