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
85919E
RGB
133, 145, 158
HSL
211, 11%, 57%
HSB
211, 16%, 62%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 38
LAB
60, -2, -8
LCH
60, 9, 254
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 250
XYZ
26, 28, 36
LUV
60, -7, -12
HWB
211, 52%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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