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
808AA1
RGB
128, 138, 161
HSL
222, 15%, 57%
HSB
222, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 14, 0, 37
LAB
57, 0, -14
LCH
57, 14, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 267
XYZ
24, 25, 37
LUV
57, -6, -20
HWB
222, 50%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.