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
838E85
RGB
131, 142, 133
HSL
131, 5%, 54%
HSB
131, 8%, 56%
CMYK
8, 0, 6, 44
LAB
58, -5, 3
LCH
58, 6, 148
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 151
XYZ
23, 26, 26
LUV
58, -6, 6
HWB
131, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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