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
85876E
RGB
133, 135, 110
HSL
65, 10%, 48%
HSB
65, 19%, 53%
CMYK
1, 0, 19, 47
LAB
56, -4, 13
LCH
56, 14, 107
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 111
XYZ
21, 23, 18
LUV
56, 0, 18
HWB
65, 43%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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