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
858581
RGB
133, 133, 129
HSL
60, 2%, 51%
HSB
60, 3%, 52%
CMYK
0, 0, 3, 48
LAB
55, -1, 2
LCH
55, 2, 105
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 107
XYZ
22, 23, 24
LUV
55, 0, 3
HWB
60, 51%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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