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
838891
RGB
131, 136, 145
HSL
219, 6%, 54%
HSB
219, 10%, 57%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 43
LAB
57, -1, -6
LCH
57, 6, 265
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 262
XYZ
23, 24, 30
LUV
57, -3, -8
HWB
219, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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