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
81706B
RGB
129, 112, 107
HSL
14, 9%, 46%
HSB
14, 17%, 51%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 49
LAB
49, 6, 5
LCH
49, 8, 41
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 37
XYZ
18, 17, 16
LUV
49, 11, 6
HWB
14, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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