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
838EA0
RGB
131, 142, 160
HSL
217, 13%, 57%
HSB
217, 18%, 63%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 37
LAB
59, -1, -11
LCH
59, 11, 264
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 260
XYZ
25, 27, 37
LUV
59, -7, -16
HWB
217, 51%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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