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
8596A0
RGB
133, 150, 160
HSL
202, 12%, 57%
HSB
202, 17%, 63%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 37
LAB
61, -5, -7
LCH
61, 9, 238
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 234
XYZ
27, 29, 37
LUV
61, -10, -10
HWB
202, 52%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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