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
838085
RGB
131, 128, 133
HSL
276, 2%, 51%
HSB
276, 4%, 52%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 48
LAB
54, 2, -2
LCH
54, 3, 310
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 312
XYZ
21, 22, 25
LUV
54, 1, -4
HWB
276, 50%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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