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
8397AA
RGB
131, 151, 170
HSL
209, 19%, 59%
HSB
209, 23%, 67%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 33
LAB
61, -4, -12
LCH
61, 13, 252
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 247
XYZ
28, 30, 42
LUV
61, -11, -18
HWB
209, 51%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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