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
838892
RGB
131, 136, 146
HSL
220, 6%, 54%
HSB
220, 10%, 57%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 43
LAB
57, 0, -6
LCH
57, 6, 267
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 264
XYZ
23, 25, 31
LUV
57, -3, -9
HWB
220, 51%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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