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
858375
RGB
133, 131, 117
HSL
52, 6%, 49%
HSB
52, 12%, 52%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 48
LAB
55, -1, 8
LCH
55, 8, 98
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 100
XYZ
21, 23, 20
LUV
55, 2, 11
HWB
52, 46%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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