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
81909A
RGB
129, 144, 154
HSL
204, 11%, 55%
HSB
204, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 40
LAB
59, -4, -7
LCH
59, 8, 241
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 237
XYZ
25, 27, 34
LUV
59, -8, -10
HWB
204, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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