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
838D7D
RGB
131, 141, 125
HSL
98, 7%, 52%
HSB
98, 11%, 55%
CMYK
7, 0, 11, 45
LAB
57, -6, 7
LCH
57, 9, 130
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 134
XYZ
23, 25, 23
LUV
57, -5, 11
HWB
98, 49%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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