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
8599A2
RGB
133, 153, 162
HSL
199, 13%, 58%
HSB
199, 18%, 64%
CMYK
18, 6, 0, 36
LAB
62, -6, -7
LCH
62, 9, 231
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 227
XYZ
28, 30, 39
LUV
62, -11, -10
HWB
199, 52%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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