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
817E79
RGB
129, 126, 121
HSL
38, 3%, 49%
HSB
38, 6%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 49
LAB
53, 0, 3
LCH
53, 3, 82
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 81
XYZ
20, 21, 21
LUV
53, 2, 4
HWB
38, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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