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
809CAB
RGB
128, 156, 171
HSL
201, 20%, 59%
HSB
201, 25%, 67%
CMYK
25, 9, 0, 33
LAB
63, -8, -11
LCH
63, 14, 236
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 231
XYZ
28, 31, 43
LUV
63, -15, -15
HWB
201, 50%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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