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
85817C
RGB
133, 129, 124
HSL
33, 4%, 50%
HSB
33, 7%, 52%
CMYK
0, 3, 7, 48
LAB
54, 1, 3
LCH
54, 3, 75
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 74
XYZ
21, 22, 22
LUV
54, 3, 4
HWB
33, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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