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
838480
RGB
131, 132, 128
HSL
75, 2%, 51%
HSB
75, 3%, 52%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 48
LAB
55, -1, 2
LCH
55, 2, 116
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 118
XYZ
22, 23, 24
LUV
55, 0, 3
HWB
75, 50%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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