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
838B85
RGB
131, 139, 133
HSL
135, 3%, 53%
HSB
135, 6%, 55%
CMYK
6, 0, 4, 45
LAB
57, -4, 2
LCH
57, 4, 151
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 154
XYZ
23, 25, 26
LUV
57, -4, 4
HWB
135, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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