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
81978E
RGB
129, 151, 142
HSL
155, 10%, 55%
HSB
155, 15%, 59%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 41
LAB
61, -9, 2
LCH
61, 10, 168
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 169
XYZ
25, 29, 30
LUV
61, -11, 5
HWB
155, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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