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
858189
RGB
133, 129, 137
HSL
270, 3%, 52%
HSB
270, 6%, 54%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 46
LAB
55, 3, -4
LCH
55, 5, 306
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 308
XYZ
22, 22, 27
LUV
55, 2, -6
HWB
270, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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