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
809498
RGB
128, 148, 152
HSL
190, 10%, 55%
HSB
190, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 3, 0, 40
LAB
60, -7, -5
LCH
60, 8, 215
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 211
XYZ
25, 28, 34
LUV
60, -11, -6
HWB
190, 50%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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