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
809BA5
RGB
128, 155, 165
HSL
196, 17%, 57%
HSB
196, 22%, 65%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 35
LAB
62, -8, -9
LCH
62, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 222
XYZ
27, 31, 40
LUV
62, -14, -11
HWB
196, 50%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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