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
85756E
RGB
133, 117, 110
HSL
18, 9%, 48%
HSB
18, 17%, 52%
CMYK
0, 12, 17, 48
LAB
51, 6, 6
LCH
51, 8, 49
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 45
XYZ
19, 19, 17
LUV
51, 10, 7
HWB
18, 43%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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