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
80949C
RGB
128, 148, 156
HSL
197, 12%, 56%
HSB
197, 18%, 61%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 39
LAB
60, -6, -7
LCH
60, 9, 228
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 224
XYZ
25, 28, 36
LUV
60, -11, -9
HWB
197, 50%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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