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
838696
RGB
131, 134, 150
HSL
231, 8%, 55%
HSB
231, 13%, 59%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 41
LAB
56, 1, -9
LCH
56, 9, 279
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 277
XYZ
23, 24, 32
LUV
56, -3, -13
HWB
231, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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