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
81706F
RGB
129, 112, 111
HSL
3, 7%, 47%
HSB
3, 14%, 51%
CMYK
0, 13, 14, 49
LAB
49, 7, 3
LCH
49, 7, 25
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 22
XYZ
18, 17, 17
LUV
49, 10, 3
HWB
3, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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