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
838DA3
RGB
131, 141, 163
HSL
221, 15%, 58%
HSB
221, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 36
LAB
58, 0, -13
LCH
58, 13, 269
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 266
XYZ
25, 27, 38
LUV
58, -6, -19
HWB
221, 51%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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