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
858294
RGB
133, 130, 148
HSL
250, 8%, 55%
HSB
250, 12%, 58%
CMYK
10, 12, 0, 42
LAB
55, 4, -9
LCH
55, 10, 293
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 293
XYZ
23, 23, 31
LUV
55, 1, -14
HWB
250, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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