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
808B87
RGB
128, 139, 135
HSL
158, 5%, 52%
HSB
158, 8%, 55%
CMYK
8, 0, 3, 45
LAB
57, -5, 1
LCH
57, 5, 172
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 172
XYZ
23, 25, 27
LUV
57, -6, 2
HWB
158, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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