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
858687
RGB
133, 134, 135
HSL
210, 1%, 53%
HSB
210, 1%, 53%
CMYK
1, 1, 0, 47
LAB
56, 0, -1
LCH
56, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.62, 0.00, 248
XYZ
23, 24, 26
LUV
56, -1, -1
HWB
210, 52%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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