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
818979
RGB
129, 137, 121
HSL
90, 6%, 51%
HSB
90, 12%, 54%
CMYK
6, 0, 12, 46
LAB
56, -5, 8
LCH
56, 9, 125
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 129
XYZ
21, 24, 22
LUV
56, -4, 11
HWB
90, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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