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
808C99
RGB
128, 140, 153
HSL
211, 11%, 55%
HSB
211, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 40
LAB
58, -2, -9
LCH
58, 9, 254
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 250
XYZ
24, 26, 34
LUV
58, -7, -12
HWB
211, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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