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
838779
RGB
131, 135, 121
HSL
77, 6%, 50%
HSB
77, 10%, 53%
CMYK
3, 0, 10, 47
LAB
56, -4, 7
LCH
56, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 120
XYZ
21, 24, 21
LUV
56, -2, 10
HWB
77, 47%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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