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
808171
RGB
128, 129, 113
HSL
64, 7%, 47%
HSB
64, 12%, 51%
CMYK
1, 0, 12, 49
LAB
54, -3, 9
LCH
54, 9, 107
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 110
XYZ
20, 21, 19
LUV
54, 0, 12
HWB
64, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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