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
809AA1
RGB
128, 154, 161
HSL
193, 15%, 57%
HSB
193, 20%, 63%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 37
LAB
62, -8, -7
LCH
62, 11, 220
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 216
XYZ
27, 30, 38
LUV
62, -14, -9
HWB
193, 50%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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