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
818990
RGB
129, 137, 144
HSL
208, 6%, 54%
HSB
208, 10%, 56%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 44
LAB
57, -2, -5
LCH
57, 5, 248
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 244
XYZ
23, 25, 30
LUV
57, -5, -7
HWB
208, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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