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
838499
RGB
131, 132, 153
HSL
237, 10%, 56%
HSB
237, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 40
LAB
56, 3, -11
LCH
56, 12, 285
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 283
XYZ
23, 24, 33
LUV
56, -2, -17
HWB
237, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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