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
838AA0
RGB
131, 138, 160
HSL
226, 13%, 57%
HSB
226, 18%, 63%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 37
LAB
57, 1, -13
LCH
57, 13, 274
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 271
XYZ
25, 26, 37
LUV
57, -5, -19
HWB
226, 51%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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