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
80989C
RGB
128, 152, 156
HSL
189, 12%, 56%
HSB
189, 18%, 61%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 39
LAB
61, -8, -5
LCH
61, 10, 212
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 209
XYZ
26, 29, 36
LUV
61, -13, -6
HWB
189, 50%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.