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
858494
RGB
133, 132, 148
HSL
244, 7%, 55%
HSB
244, 11%, 58%
CMYK
10, 11, 0, 42
LAB
56, 3, -8
LCH
56, 9, 289
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 289
XYZ
23, 24, 31
LUV
56, 0, -13
HWB
244, 52%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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