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
858889
RGB
133, 136, 137
HSL
195, 2%, 53%
HSB
195, 3%, 54%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 46
LAB
56, -1, -1
LCH
56, 1, 223
OKLCH
0.62, 0.00, 220
XYZ
23, 24, 27
LUV
56, -2, -1
HWB
195, 52%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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