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
827572
RGB
130, 117, 114
HSL
11, 7%, 48%
HSB
11, 12%, 51%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 49
LAB
50, 5, 4
LCH
50, 6, 37
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 33
XYZ
19, 19, 19
LUV
50, 8, 4
HWB
11, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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