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
8397A1
RGB
131, 151, 161
HSL
200, 14%, 57%
HSB
200, 19%, 63%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 37
LAB
61, -6, -8
LCH
61, 10, 234
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 229
XYZ
27, 30, 38
LUV
61, -11, -10
HWB
200, 51%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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