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
857E83
RGB
133, 126, 131
HSL
317, 3%, 51%
HSB
317, 5%, 52%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 48
LAB
54, 3, -2
LCH
54, 4, 334
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 336
XYZ
21, 22, 25
LUV
54, 4, -3
HWB
317, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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