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
838FA8
RGB
131, 143, 168
HSL
221, 18%, 59%
HSB
221, 22%, 66%
CMYK
22, 15, 0, 34
LAB
59, 0, -15
LCH
59, 15, 269
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 265
XYZ
26, 27, 41
LUV
59, -8, -22
HWB
221, 51%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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