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
838E8B
RGB
131, 142, 139
HSL
164, 5%, 54%
HSB
164, 8%, 56%
CMYK
8, 0, 2, 44
LAB
58, -5, 0
LCH
58, 5, 178
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 178
XYZ
24, 26, 28
LUV
58, -6, 1
HWB
164, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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