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
879291
RGB
135, 146, 145
HSL
175, 5%, 55%
HSB
175, 8%, 57%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 43
LAB
60, -4, -1
LCH
60, 4, 192
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 190
XYZ
25, 28, 31
LUV
60, -6, -1
HWB
175, 53%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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