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
8596A4
RGB
133, 150, 164
HSL
207, 15%, 58%
HSB
207, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 36
LAB
61, -4, -10
LCH
61, 10, 247
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 243
XYZ
27, 29, 39
LUV
61, -10, -13
HWB
207, 52%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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