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
817271
RGB
129, 114, 113
HSL
4, 7%, 47%
HSB
4, 12%, 51%
CMYK
0, 12, 12, 49
LAB
49, 6, 3
LCH
49, 7, 25
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 22
XYZ
18, 18, 18
LUV
49, 9, 3
HWB
4, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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