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
858591
RGB
133, 133, 145
HSL
240, 5%, 55%
HSB
240, 8%, 57%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 43
LAB
56, 2, -6
LCH
56, 7, 286
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 286
XYZ
23, 24, 30
LUV
56, -1, -10
HWB
240, 52%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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