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
81999D
RGB
129, 153, 157
HSL
189, 13%, 56%
HSB
189, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 38
LAB
61, -8, -5
LCH
61, 10, 212
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 209
XYZ
27, 30, 36
LUV
61, -13, -6
HWB
189, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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