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
828071
RGB
130, 128, 113
HSL
53, 7%, 48%
HSB
53, 13%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 49
LAB
53, -1, 8
LCH
53, 9, 99
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 101
XYZ
20, 21, 19
LUV
53, 2, 12
HWB
53, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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