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
816865
RGB
129, 104, 101
HSL
6, 12%, 45%
HSB
6, 22%, 51%
CMYK
0, 19, 22, 49
LAB
46, 10, 6
LCH
46, 11, 30
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 26
XYZ
16, 16, 14
LUV
46, 16, 6
HWB
6, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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