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
858898
RGB
133, 136, 152
HSL
231, 8%, 56%
HSB
231, 12%, 60%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 40
LAB
57, 1, -9
LCH
57, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 277
XYZ
24, 25, 33
LUV
57, -3, -13
HWB
231, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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