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
837574
RGB
131, 117, 116
HSL
4, 6%, 48%
HSB
4, 11%, 51%
CMYK
0, 11, 11, 49
LAB
51, 5, 3
LCH
51, 6, 26
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 23
XYZ
19, 19, 19
LUV
51, 8, 3
HWB
4, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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