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
838899
RGB
131, 136, 153
HSL
226, 10%, 56%
HSB
226, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 40
LAB
57, 1, -10
LCH
57, 10, 275
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 273
XYZ
24, 25, 34
LUV
57, -4, -14
HWB
226, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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