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
858396
RGB
133, 131, 150
HSL
246, 8%, 55%
HSB
246, 13%, 59%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 41
LAB
55, 4, -10
LCH
55, 11, 291
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 290
XYZ
23, 23, 32
LUV
55, 0, -15
HWB
246, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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