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
81696A
RGB
129, 105, 106
HSL
358, 10%, 46%
HSB
358, 19%, 51%
CMYK
0, 19, 18, 49
LAB
47, 10, 3
LCH
47, 10, 18
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 15
XYZ
17, 16, 16
LUV
47, 15, 2
HWB
358, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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