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
81909C
RGB
129, 144, 156
HSL
207, 12%, 56%
HSB
207, 17%, 61%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 39
LAB
59, -4, -8
LCH
59, 9, 246
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 242
XYZ
25, 27, 35
LUV
59, -9, -11
HWB
207, 51%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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