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
849296
RGB
132, 146, 150
HSL
193, 8%, 55%
HSB
193, 12%, 59%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 41
LAB
60, -5, -4
LCH
60, 6, 221
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 217
XYZ
25, 28, 33
LUV
60, -8, -5
HWB
193, 52%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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