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
837379
RGB
131, 115, 121
HSL
338, 7%, 48%
HSB
338, 12%, 51%
CMYK
0, 12, 8, 49
LAB
50, 7, -1
LCH
50, 7, 353
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 353
XYZ
19, 18, 21
LUV
50, 9, -3
HWB
338, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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