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
8099AC
RGB
128, 153, 172
HSL
206, 21%, 59%
HSB
206, 26%, 67%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 33
LAB
62, -6, -13
LCH
62, 14, 246
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 241
XYZ
28, 30, 43
LUV
62, -14, -18
HWB
206, 50%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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