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
838980
RGB
131, 137, 128
HSL
100, 4%, 52%
HSB
100, 7%, 54%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 46
LAB
56, -4, 4
LCH
56, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 135
XYZ
22, 24, 24
LUV
56, -3, 6
HWB
100, 50%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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