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
809180
RGB
128, 145, 128
HSL
120, 7%, 54%
HSB
120, 12%, 57%
CMYK
12, 0, 12, 43
LAB
58, -9, 7
LCH
58, 11, 142
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 145
XYZ
23, 26, 24
LUV
58, -9, 11
HWB
120, 50%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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