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
81978D
RGB
129, 151, 141
HSL
153, 10%, 55%
HSB
153, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 0, 7, 41
LAB
61, -10, 3
LCH
61, 10, 165
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 166
XYZ
25, 29, 29
LUV
61, -11, 5
HWB
153, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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