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
8595A7
RGB
133, 149, 167
HSL
212, 16%, 59%
HSB
212, 20%, 65%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 35
LAB
61, -3, -12
LCH
61, 12, 256
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 251
XYZ
27, 29, 41
LUV
61, -9, -17
HWB
212, 52%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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