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
817B8B
RGB
129, 123, 139
HSL
263, 6%, 51%
HSB
263, 12%, 55%
CMYK
7, 12, 0, 45
LAB
53, 5, -8
LCH
53, 9, 301
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 303
XYZ
21, 21, 27
LUV
53, 2, -12
HWB
263, 48%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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