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
81888F
RGB
129, 136, 143
HSL
210, 6%, 53%
HSB
210, 10%, 56%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 44
LAB
56, -2, -5
LCH
56, 5, 252
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 248
XYZ
23, 24, 29
LUV
56, -4, -6
HWB
210, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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