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
838993
RGB
131, 137, 147
HSL
217, 7%, 55%
HSB
217, 11%, 58%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 42
LAB
57, -1, -6
LCH
57, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 261
XYZ
24, 25, 31
LUV
57, -4, -9
HWB
217, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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