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
838599
RGB
131, 133, 153
HSL
235, 10%, 56%
HSB
235, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 40
LAB
56, 2, -11
LCH
56, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 281
XYZ
23, 24, 34
LUV
56, -2, -16
HWB
235, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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