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
827978
RGB
130, 121, 120
HSL
6, 4%, 49%
HSB
6, 8%, 51%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 49
LAB
52, 3, 2
LCH
52, 4, 28
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 25
XYZ
19, 20, 21
LUV
52, 5, 2
HWB
6, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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