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
857372
RGB
133, 115, 114
HSL
3, 8%, 48%
HSB
3, 14%, 52%
CMYK
0, 14, 14, 48
LAB
50, 7, 3
LCH
50, 8, 25
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 22
XYZ
19, 18, 18
LUV
50, 11, 3
HWB
3, 45%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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