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
859996
RGB
133, 153, 150
HSL
171, 9%, 56%
HSB
171, 13%, 60%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 40
LAB
62, -8, -1
LCH
62, 8, 187
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 186
XYZ
27, 30, 33
LUV
62, -11, 0
HWB
171, 52%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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