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
827168
RGB
130, 113, 104
HSL
21, 11%, 46%
HSB
21, 20%, 51%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 49
LAB
49, 6, 8
LCH
49, 9, 53
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 50
XYZ
18, 18, 16
LUV
49, 11, 9
HWB
21, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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