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
85796D
RGB
133, 121, 109
HSL
30, 10%, 47%
HSB
30, 18%, 52%
CMYK
0, 9, 18, 48
LAB
52, 3, 8
LCH
52, 9, 69
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 67
XYZ
19, 20, 17
LUV
52, 8, 11
HWB
30, 43%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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