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
808D8E
RGB
128, 141, 142
HSL
184, 6%, 53%
HSB
184, 10%, 56%
CMYK
10, 1, 0, 44
LAB
58, -5, -2
LCH
58, 5, 205
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 202
XYZ
23, 26, 29
LUV
58, -7, -2
HWB
184, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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