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
818992
RGB
129, 137, 146
HSL
212, 7%, 54%
HSB
212, 12%, 57%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 43
LAB
57, -2, -6
LCH
57, 6, 255
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 251
XYZ
23, 25, 31
LUV
57, -5, -8
HWB
212, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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