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
856F6D
RGB
133, 111, 109
HSL
5, 10%, 47%
HSB
5, 18%, 52%
CMYK
0, 17, 18, 48
LAB
49, 9, 5
LCH
49, 10, 28
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 24
XYZ
18, 17, 17
LUV
49, 14, 4
HWB
5, 43%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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