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
856769
RGB
133, 103, 105
HSL
356, 13%, 46%
HSB
356, 23%, 52%
CMYK
0, 23, 21, 48
LAB
47, 13, 4
LCH
47, 13, 16
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 14
XYZ
17, 16, 15
LUV
47, 18, 3
HWB
356, 40%, 48%
Pantone
208 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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