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
838F95
RGB
131, 143, 149
HSL
200, 8%, 55%
HSB
200, 12%, 58%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 42
LAB
59, -4, -5
LCH
59, 6, 233
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 229
XYZ
25, 27, 32
LUV
59, -7, -6
HWB
200, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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