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
82969D
RGB
130, 150, 157
HSL
196, 12%, 56%
HSB
196, 17%, 62%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 38
LAB
61, -6, -6
LCH
61, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 221
XYZ
26, 29, 36
LUV
61, -11, -8
HWB
196, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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