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
8097A0
RGB
128, 151, 160
HSL
197, 14%, 56%
HSB
197, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 37
LAB
61, -7, -8
LCH
61, 10, 228
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 223
XYZ
26, 29, 38
LUV
61, -12, -10
HWB
197, 50%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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