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
858983
RGB
133, 137, 131
HSL
100, 2%, 53%
HSB
100, 4%, 54%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 46
LAB
57, -2, 3
LCH
57, 4, 132
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 135
XYZ
23, 25, 25
LUV
57, -2, 4
HWB
100, 51%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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