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
857071
RGB
133, 112, 113
HSL
357, 9%, 48%
HSB
357, 16%, 52%
CMYK
0, 16, 15, 48
LAB
49, 9, 3
LCH
49, 9, 17
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 15
XYZ
18, 18, 18
LUV
49, 13, 2
HWB
357, 44%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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