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
808CA0
RGB
128, 140, 160
HSL
217, 14%, 56%
HSB
217, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 37
LAB
58, -1, -12
LCH
58, 12, 265
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 261
XYZ
25, 26, 37
LUV
58, -7, -18
HWB
217, 50%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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