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
81848B
RGB
129, 132, 139
HSL
222, 4%, 53%
HSB
222, 7%, 55%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 45
LAB
55, 0, -4
LCH
55, 4, 269
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 267
XYZ
22, 23, 28
LUV
55, -2, -6
HWB
222, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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