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
858271
RGB
133, 130, 113
HSL
51, 8%, 48%
HSB
51, 15%, 52%
CMYK
0, 2, 15, 48
LAB
54, -1, 10
LCH
54, 10, 97
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 99
XYZ
21, 22, 19
LUV
54, 3, 13
HWB
51, 44%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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