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
817976
RGB
129, 121, 118
HSL
16, 4%, 48%
HSB
16, 9%, 51%
CMYK
0, 6, 9, 49
LAB
51, 3, 3
LCH
51, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 42
XYZ
19, 20, 20
LUV
51, 5, 3
HWB
16, 46%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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