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
857D78
RGB
133, 125, 120
HSL
23, 5%, 50%
HSB
23, 10%, 52%
CMYK
0, 6, 10, 48
LAB
53, 2, 4
LCH
53, 5, 58
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 54
XYZ
20, 21, 21
LUV
53, 5, 5
HWB
23, 47%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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