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
82808E
RGB
130, 128, 142
HSL
249, 6%, 53%
HSB
249, 10%, 56%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 44
LAB
54, 3, -7
LCH
54, 8, 292
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 292
XYZ
22, 22, 29
LUV
54, 0, -11
HWB
249, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.