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
809092
RGB
128, 144, 146
HSL
187, 8%, 54%
HSB
187, 12%, 57%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 43
LAB
59, -6, -3
LCH
59, 6, 209
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 206
XYZ
24, 27, 31
LUV
59, -9, -3
HWB
187, 50%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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