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
838D97
RGB
131, 141, 151
HSL
210, 9%, 55%
HSB
210, 13%, 59%
CMYK
13, 7, 0, 41
LAB
58, -2, -7
LCH
58, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 248
XYZ
24, 26, 33
LUV
58, -6, -9
HWB
210, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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