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
809DA6
RGB
128, 157, 166
HSL
194, 18%, 58%
HSB
194, 23%, 65%
CMYK
23, 5, 0, 35
LAB
63, -9, -8
LCH
63, 12, 223
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 219
XYZ
28, 31, 41
LUV
63, -15, -11
HWB
194, 50%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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