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
81979A
RGB
129, 151, 154
HSL
187, 11%, 55%
HSB
187, 16%, 60%
CMYK
16, 2, 0, 40
LAB
61, -8, -4
LCH
61, 9, 210
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 207
XYZ
26, 29, 35
LUV
61, -12, -5
HWB
187, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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