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
81968E
RGB
129, 150, 142
HSL
157, 9%, 55%
HSB
157, 14%, 59%
CMYK
14, 0, 5, 41
LAB
60, -9, 2
LCH
60, 9, 170
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 171
XYZ
25, 28, 30
LUV
60, -11, 4
HWB
157, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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