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
828784
RGB
130, 135, 132
HSL
144, 2%, 52%
HSB
144, 4%, 53%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 47
LAB
56, -2, 1
LCH
56, 3, 158
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 160
XYZ
22, 24, 25
LUV
56, -3, 2
HWB
144, 51%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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