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
817F7E
RGB
129, 127, 126
HSL
20, 1%, 50%
HSB
20, 2%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 49
LAB
53, 1, 1
LCH
53, 1, 52
OKLCH
0.60, 0.00, 49
XYZ
20, 21, 23
LUV
53, 1, 1
HWB
20, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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