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
85838C
RGB
133, 131, 140
HSL
253, 4%, 53%
HSB
253, 6%, 55%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 45
LAB
55, 2, -5
LCH
55, 5, 295
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 296
XYZ
23, 23, 28
LUV
55, 1, -7
HWB
253, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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