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
808E8E
RGB
128, 142, 142
HSL
180, 6%, 53%
HSB
180, 10%, 56%
CMYK
10, 0, 0, 44
LAB
58, -5, -2
LCH
58, 6, 199
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 197
XYZ
23, 26, 29
LUV
58, -8, -2
HWB
180, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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