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
81878D
RGB
129, 135, 141
HSL
210, 5%, 53%
HSB
210, 9%, 55%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 45
LAB
56, -1, -4
LCH
56, 4, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 248
XYZ
23, 24, 29
LUV
56, -4, -5
HWB
210, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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