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
857E80
RGB
133, 126, 128
HSL
343, 3%, 51%
HSB
343, 5%, 52%
CMYK
0, 5, 4, 48
LAB
53, 3, 0
LCH
53, 3, 358
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 358
XYZ
21, 21, 23
LUV
53, 4, -1
HWB
343, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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