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
817367
RGB
129, 115, 103
HSL
28, 11%, 45%
HSB
28, 20%, 51%
CMYK
0, 11, 20, 49
LAB
49, 4, 9
LCH
49, 10, 65
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 63
XYZ
18, 18, 15
LUV
49, 9, 11
HWB
28, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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