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
838195
RGB
131, 129, 149
HSL
246, 9%, 55%
HSB
246, 13%, 58%
CMYK
12, 13, 0, 42
LAB
55, 4, -11
LCH
55, 11, 290
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 290
XYZ
23, 23, 32
LUV
55, 0, -16
HWB
246, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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