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
8196A5
RGB
129, 150, 165
HSL
205, 17%, 58%
HSB
205, 22%, 65%
CMYK
22, 9, 0, 35
LAB
61, -5, -11
LCH
61, 12, 244
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 239
XYZ
27, 29, 40
LUV
61, -12, -15
HWB
205, 51%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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