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
818890
RGB
129, 136, 144
HSL
212, 6%, 54%
HSB
212, 10%, 56%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 44
LAB
56, -1, -5
LCH
56, 5, 255
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 252
XYZ
23, 24, 30
LUV
56, -4, -7
HWB
212, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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