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
808C8D
RGB
128, 140, 141
HSL
185, 5%, 53%
HSB
185, 9%, 55%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 45
LAB
57, -4, -2
LCH
57, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 203
XYZ
23, 25, 29
LUV
57, -7, -2
HWB
185, 50%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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