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
858291
RGB
133, 130, 145
HSL
252, 6%, 54%
HSB
252, 10%, 57%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 43
LAB
55, 3, -8
LCH
55, 8, 294
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 295
XYZ
23, 23, 30
LUV
55, 1, -12
HWB
252, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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