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
81787F
RGB
129, 120, 127
HSL
313, 4%, 49%
HSB
313, 7%, 51%
CMYK
0, 7, 2, 49
LAB
51, 5, -3
LCH
51, 5, 331
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 333
XYZ
20, 20, 23
LUV
51, 5, -4
HWB
313, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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