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
838F88
RGB
131, 143, 136
HSL
145, 5%, 54%
HSB
145, 8%, 56%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 44
LAB
58, -6, 2
LCH
58, 6, 159
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 160
XYZ
24, 26, 27
LUV
58, -6, 4
HWB
145, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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