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
82817D
RGB
130, 129, 125
HSL
48, 2%, 50%
HSB
48, 4%, 51%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 49
LAB
54, 0, 2
LCH
54, 2, 95
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 95
XYZ
21, 22, 23
LUV
54, 1, 3
HWB
48, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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