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
808A99
RGB
128, 138, 153
HSL
216, 11%, 55%
HSB
216, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 40
LAB
57, -1, -9
LCH
57, 9, 262
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 258
XYZ
24, 25, 34
LUV
57, -6, -13
HWB
216, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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