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
817869
RGB
129, 120, 105
HSL
38, 10%, 46%
HSB
38, 19%, 51%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 49
LAB
51, 2, 10
LCH
51, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 81
XYZ
18, 19, 16
LUV
51, 6, 12
HWB
38, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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