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
838D99
RGB
131, 141, 153
HSL
213, 10%, 56%
HSB
213, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 40
LAB
58, -2, -8
LCH
58, 8, 257
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 253
XYZ
25, 26, 34
LUV
58, -6, -11
HWB
213, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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