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
859CAA
RGB
133, 156, 170
HSL
203, 18%, 59%
HSB
203, 22%, 67%
CMYK
22, 8, 0, 33
LAB
63, -6, -10
LCH
63, 12, 239
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 235
XYZ
29, 32, 43
LUV
63, -13, -14
HWB
203, 52%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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