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
8097AA
RGB
128, 151, 170
HSL
207, 20%, 58%
HSB
207, 25%, 67%
CMYK
25, 11, 0, 33
LAB
61, -5, -13
LCH
61, 14, 248
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 243
XYZ
27, 30, 42
LUV
61, -13, -18
HWB
207, 50%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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