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
817481
RGB
129, 116, 129
HSL
300, 5%, 48%
HSB
300, 10%, 51%
CMYK
0, 10, 0, 49
LAB
50, 7, -5
LCH
50, 9, 324
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 326
XYZ
19, 19, 23
LUV
50, 7, -9
HWB
300, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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