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
839389
RGB
131, 147, 137
HSL
143, 7%, 55%
HSB
143, 11%, 58%
CMYK
11, 0, 7, 42
LAB
59, -7, 3
LCH
59, 8, 156
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 158
XYZ
24, 27, 28
LUV
59, -8, 6
HWB
143, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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