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
857B79
RGB
133, 123, 121
HSL
10, 5%, 50%
HSB
10, 9%, 52%
CMYK
0, 8, 9, 48
LAB
52, 4, 3
LCH
52, 4, 35
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 31
XYZ
20, 21, 21
LUV
52, 6, 3
HWB
10, 47%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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