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
8596AA
RGB
133, 150, 170
HSL
212, 18%, 59%
HSB
212, 22%, 67%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 33
LAB
61, -3, -13
LCH
61, 13, 257
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 253
XYZ
28, 30, 42
LUV
61, -10, -18
HWB
212, 52%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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