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
81798B
RGB
129, 121, 139
HSL
267, 7%, 51%
HSB
267, 13%, 55%
CMYK
7, 13, 0, 45
LAB
52, 6, -9
LCH
52, 10, 304
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 306
XYZ
21, 20, 27
LUV
52, 3, -13
HWB
267, 47%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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