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
8596AD
RGB
133, 150, 173
HSL
215, 20%, 60%
HSB
215, 23%, 68%
CMYK
23, 13, 0, 32
LAB
61, -2, -14
LCH
61, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 256
XYZ
28, 30, 44
LUV
61, -10, -21
HWB
215, 52%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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