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
848981
RGB
132, 137, 129
HSL
97, 3%, 52%
HSB
97, 6%, 54%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 46
LAB
56, -3, 4
LCH
56, 5, 130
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 133
XYZ
22, 24, 24
LUV
56, -2, 6
HWB
97, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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