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
819CA8
RGB
129, 156, 168
HSL
198, 18%, 58%
HSB
198, 23%, 66%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 34
LAB
63, -8, -10
LCH
63, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 227
XYZ
28, 31, 42
LUV
63, -14, -13
HWB
198, 51%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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