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
8196A3
RGB
129, 150, 163
HSL
203, 16%, 57%
HSB
203, 21%, 64%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 36
LAB
61, -6, -9
LCH
61, 11, 240
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 235
XYZ
27, 29, 39
LUV
61, -12, -13
HWB
203, 51%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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