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
8394A3
RGB
131, 148, 163
HSL
208, 15%, 58%
HSB
208, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 36
LAB
60, -4, -10
LCH
60, 11, 249
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 245
XYZ
27, 29, 39
LUV
60, -10, -14
HWB
208, 51%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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