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
85969C
RGB
133, 150, 156
HSL
196, 10%, 57%
HSB
196, 15%, 61%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 39
LAB
61, -5, -5
LCH
61, 8, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 221
XYZ
27, 29, 36
LUV
61, -9, -7
HWB
196, 52%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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