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
81887E
RGB
129, 136, 126
HSL
102, 4%, 51%
HSB
102, 7%, 53%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 47
LAB
56, -4, 4
LCH
56, 6, 133
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 136
XYZ
22, 24, 23
LUV
56, -3, 7
HWB
102, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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