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
81948E
RGB
129, 148, 142
HSL
161, 8%, 54%
HSB
161, 13%, 58%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 42
LAB
60, -8, 1
LCH
60, 8, 174
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 175
XYZ
25, 28, 30
LUV
60, -10, 3
HWB
161, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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