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
81899E
RGB
129, 137, 158
HSL
223, 13%, 56%
HSB
223, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 38
LAB
57, 0, -12
LCH
57, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 269
XYZ
24, 25, 36
LUV
57, -5, -18
HWB
223, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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