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
818B87
RGB
129, 139, 135
HSL
156, 4%, 53%
HSB
156, 7%, 55%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 45
LAB
57, -4, 1
LCH
57, 4, 169
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 170
XYZ
23, 25, 27
LUV
57, -5, 2
HWB
156, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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