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
858975
RGB
133, 137, 117
HSL
72, 8%, 50%
HSB
72, 15%, 54%
CMYK
3, 0, 15, 46
LAB
56, -4, 10
LCH
56, 11, 113
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 116
XYZ
22, 24, 20
LUV
56, -1, 15
HWB
72, 46%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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