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
858882
RGB
133, 136, 130
HSL
90, 2%, 52%
HSB
90, 4%, 53%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 47
LAB
56, -2, 3
LCH
56, 3, 126
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 129
XYZ
23, 24, 25
LUV
56, -1, 4
HWB
90, 51%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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