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
8596AB
RGB
133, 150, 171
HSL
213, 18%, 60%
HSB
213, 22%, 67%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 33
LAB
61, -3, -13
LCH
61, 13, 258
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 254
XYZ
28, 30, 43
LUV
61, -10, -19
HWB
213, 52%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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