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
809AA6
RGB
128, 154, 166
HSL
199, 18%, 58%
HSB
199, 23%, 65%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 35
LAB
62, -7, -9
LCH
62, 12, 232
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 228
XYZ
27, 30, 41
LUV
62, -14, -13
HWB
199, 50%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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