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
80939A
RGB
128, 147, 154
HSL
196, 11%, 55%
HSB
196, 17%, 60%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 40
LAB
60, -6, -6
LCH
60, 8, 226
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 222
XYZ
25, 28, 35
LUV
60, -10, -8
HWB
196, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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