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
857073
RGB
133, 112, 115
HSL
351, 9%, 48%
HSB
351, 16%, 52%
CMYK
0, 16, 14, 48
LAB
49, 9, 2
LCH
49, 9, 10
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 8
XYZ
19, 18, 19
LUV
49, 12, 0
HWB
351, 44%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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