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
85847C
RGB
133, 132, 124
HSL
53, 4%, 50%
HSB
53, 7%, 52%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 48
LAB
55, -1, 4
LCH
55, 5, 100
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 101
XYZ
22, 23, 22
LUV
55, 1, 6
HWB
53, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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