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
838581
RGB
131, 133, 129
HSL
90, 2%, 51%
HSB
90, 3%, 52%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 48
LAB
55, -1, 2
LCH
55, 2, 126
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 129
XYZ
22, 23, 24
LUV
55, -1, 3
HWB
90, 51%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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