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
859089
RGB
133, 144, 137
HSL
142, 5%, 54%
HSB
142, 8%, 56%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 44
LAB
59, -5, 2
LCH
59, 6, 156
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 158
XYZ
24, 27, 28
LUV
59, -6, 4
HWB
142, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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