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
817469
RGB
129, 116, 105
HSL
28, 10%, 46%
HSB
28, 19%, 51%
CMYK
0, 10, 19, 49
LAB
50, 4, 8
LCH
50, 9, 65
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 63
XYZ
18, 18, 16
LUV
50, 9, 10
HWB
28, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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