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
839698
RGB
131, 150, 152
HSL
186, 9%, 55%
HSB
186, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 40
LAB
61, -7, -3
LCH
61, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 204
XYZ
26, 29, 34
LUV
61, -10, -4
HWB
186, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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