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
838D8D
RGB
131, 141, 141
HSL
180, 4%, 53%
HSB
180, 7%, 55%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 45
LAB
58, -4, -1
LCH
58, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 197
XYZ
24, 26, 29
LUV
58, -6, -1
HWB
180, 51%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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