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
818896
RGB
129, 136, 150
HSL
220, 9%, 55%
HSB
220, 14%, 59%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 41
LAB
56, 0, -8
LCH
56, 8, 267
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 264
XYZ
23, 24, 32
LUV
56, -5, -12
HWB
220, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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