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
85877D
RGB
133, 135, 125
HSL
72, 4%, 51%
HSB
72, 7%, 53%
CMYK
1, 0, 7, 47
LAB
56, -2, 5
LCH
56, 6, 113
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 116
XYZ
22, 24, 23
LUV
56, -1, 7
HWB
72, 49%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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