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
857776
RGB
133, 119, 118
HSL
4, 6%, 49%
HSB
4, 11%, 52%
CMYK
0, 11, 11, 48
LAB
51, 5, 3
LCH
51, 6, 26
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 23
XYZ
20, 19, 20
LUV
51, 8, 3
HWB
4, 46%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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