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
838073
RGB
131, 128, 115
HSL
49, 7%, 48%
HSB
49, 12%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 49
LAB
54, -1, 8
LCH
54, 8, 95
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 96
XYZ
20, 22, 19
LUV
54, 2, 10
HWB
49, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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