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
80908B
RGB
128, 144, 139
HSL
161, 7%, 53%
HSB
161, 11%, 56%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 44
LAB
58, -7, 1
LCH
58, 7, 175
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 175
XYZ
24, 26, 28
LUV
58, -8, 2
HWB
161, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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