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
81766F
RGB
129, 118, 111
HSL
23, 7%, 47%
HSB
23, 14%, 51%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 49
LAB
50, 3, 5
LCH
50, 6, 58
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 55
XYZ
18, 19, 18
LUV
50, 7, 7
HWB
23, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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