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
837972
RGB
131, 121, 114
HSL
25, 7%, 48%
HSB
25, 13%, 51%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 49
LAB
52, 3, 5
LCH
52, 6, 60
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 57
XYZ
19, 20, 19
LUV
52, 6, 7
HWB
25, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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