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
81656C
RGB
129, 101, 108
HSL
345, 12%, 45%
HSB
345, 22%, 51%
CMYK
0, 22, 16, 49
LAB
46, 12, 1
LCH
46, 12, 3
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 2
XYZ
16, 15, 16
LUV
46, 17, -2
HWB
345, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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