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
849490
RGB
132, 148, 144
HSL
165, 7%, 55%
HSB
165, 11%, 58%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 42
LAB
60, -7, 0
LCH
60, 7, 179
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 179
XYZ
25, 28, 30
LUV
60, -9, 1
HWB
165, 52%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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