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
838D9D
RGB
131, 141, 157
HSL
217, 12%, 56%
HSB
217, 17%, 62%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 38
LAB
58, -1, -10
LCH
58, 10, 263
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 260
XYZ
25, 26, 36
LUV
58, -6, -14
HWB
217, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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