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
827C8D
RGB
130, 124, 141
HSL
261, 7%, 52%
HSB
261, 12%, 55%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 45
LAB
53, 5, -8
LCH
53, 10, 301
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 302
XYZ
21, 21, 28
LUV
53, 2, -13
HWB
261, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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