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
85909E
RGB
133, 144, 158
HSL
214, 11%, 57%
HSB
214, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 9, 0, 38
LAB
59, -2, -9
LCH
59, 9, 258
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 254
XYZ
26, 27, 36
LUV
59, -7, -13
HWB
214, 52%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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