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
839495
RGB
131, 148, 149
HSL
183, 8%, 55%
HSB
183, 12%, 58%
CMYK
12, 1, 0, 42
LAB
60, -6, -3
LCH
60, 7, 204
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 201
XYZ
25, 28, 33
LUV
60, -9, -3
HWB
183, 51%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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