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
85896E
RGB
133, 137, 110
HSL
69, 11%, 48%
HSB
69, 20%, 54%
CMYK
3, 0, 20, 46
LAB
56, -5, 14
LCH
56, 15, 110
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 114
XYZ
21, 24, 18
LUV
56, -1, 20
HWB
69, 43%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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