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
828686
RGB
130, 134, 134
HSL
180, 2%, 52%
HSB
180, 3%, 53%
CMYK
3, 0, 0, 47
LAB
56, -2, -1
LCH
56, 2, 200
OKLCH
0.62, 0.00, 197
XYZ
22, 24, 26
LUV
56, -2, 0
HWB
180, 51%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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