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
818988
RGB
129, 137, 136
HSL
173, 3%, 52%
HSB
173, 6%, 54%
CMYK
6, 0, 1, 46
LAB
56, -3, -1
LCH
56, 3, 189
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 188
XYZ
22, 24, 27
LUV
56, -4, 0
HWB
173, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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