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
818995
RGB
129, 137, 149
HSL
216, 9%, 55%
HSB
216, 13%, 58%
CMYK
13, 8, 0, 42
LAB
57, -1, -7
LCH
57, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 258
XYZ
23, 25, 32
LUV
57, -5, -11
HWB
216, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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