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
81868E
RGB
129, 134, 142
HSL
217, 5%, 53%
HSB
217, 9%, 56%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 44
LAB
56, -1, -5
LCH
56, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 260
XYZ
22, 24, 29
LUV
56, -3, -7
HWB
217, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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