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
828699
RGB
130, 134, 153
HSL
230, 10%, 55%
HSB
230, 15%, 60%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 40
LAB
56, 2, -11
LCH
56, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 276
XYZ
23, 24, 34
LUV
56, -3, -16
HWB
230, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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