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
818788
RGB
129, 135, 136
HSL
189, 3%, 52%
HSB
189, 5%, 53%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 47
LAB
56, -2, -1
LCH
56, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 209
XYZ
22, 24, 27
LUV
56, -3, -2
HWB
189, 51%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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