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
838E9D
RGB
131, 142, 157
HSL
215, 12%, 56%
HSB
215, 17%, 62%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 38
LAB
58, -2, -9
LCH
58, 10, 260
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 256
XYZ
25, 27, 36
LUV
58, -7, -13
HWB
215, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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