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
84858A
RGB
132, 133, 138
HSL
230, 2%, 53%
HSB
230, 4%, 54%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 46
LAB
56, 0, -3
LCH
56, 3, 277
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 277
XYZ
22, 24, 27
LUV
56, -1, -4
HWB
230, 52%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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