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
85909A
RGB
133, 144, 154
HSL
209, 9%, 56%
HSB
209, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 40
LAB
59, -3, -7
LCH
59, 7, 250
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 246
XYZ
25, 27, 34
LUV
59, -6, -9
HWB
209, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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