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
81979E
RGB
129, 151, 158
HSL
194, 13%, 56%
HSB
194, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 38
LAB
61, -7, -6
LCH
61, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 219
XYZ
26, 29, 37
LUV
61, -12, -8
HWB
194, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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