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
838375
RGB
131, 131, 117
HSL
60, 6%, 49%
HSB
60, 11%, 51%
CMYK
0, 0, 11, 49
LAB
54, -2, 8
LCH
54, 8, 104
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 107
XYZ
21, 22, 20
LUV
54, 1, 11
HWB
60, 46%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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