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
856A6F
RGB
133, 106, 111
HSL
349, 11%, 47%
HSB
349, 20%, 52%
CMYK
0, 20, 17, 48
LAB
48, 12, 1
LCH
48, 12, 7
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 6
XYZ
18, 16, 17
LUV
48, 16, 0
HWB
349, 42%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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