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
829298
RGB
130, 146, 152
HSL
196, 10%, 55%
HSB
196, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 40
LAB
59, -5, -5
LCH
59, 7, 226
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 222
XYZ
25, 28, 34
LUV
59, -9, -7
HWB
196, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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