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
81918E
RGB
129, 145, 142
HSL
169, 7%, 54%
HSB
169, 11%, 57%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 43
LAB
59, -6, 0
LCH
59, 6, 184
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 183
XYZ
24, 27, 30
LUV
59, -9, 1
HWB
169, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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