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
81989E
RGB
129, 152, 158
HSL
192, 13%, 56%
HSB
192, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 38
LAB
61, -7, -6
LCH
61, 10, 219
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 215
XYZ
26, 30, 37
LUV
61, -12, -7
HWB
192, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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