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
85848D
RGB
133, 132, 141
HSL
247, 4%, 54%
HSB
247, 6%, 55%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 45
LAB
55, 2, -5
LCH
55, 5, 290
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 291
XYZ
23, 23, 29
LUV
55, 0, -7
HWB
247, 52%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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