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
838EA4
RGB
131, 142, 164
HSL
220, 15%, 58%
HSB
220, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 36
LAB
59, 0, -13
LCH
59, 13, 268
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 264
XYZ
26, 27, 39
LUV
59, -7, -19
HWB
220, 51%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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