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
857069
RGB
133, 112, 105
HSL
15, 12%, 47%
HSB
15, 21%, 52%
CMYK
0, 16, 21, 48
LAB
49, 8, 7
LCH
49, 10, 43
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 39
XYZ
18, 18, 16
LUV
49, 13, 8
HWB
15, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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