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
858083
RGB
133, 128, 131
HSL
324, 2%, 51%
HSB
324, 4%, 52%
CMYK
0, 4, 2, 48
LAB
54, 2, -1
LCH
54, 3, 339
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 341
XYZ
21, 22, 25
LUV
54, 3, -2
HWB
324, 50%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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