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
8397AC
RGB
131, 151, 172
HSL
211, 20%, 59%
HSB
211, 24%, 67%
CMYK
24, 12, 0, 33
LAB
61, -4, -14
LCH
61, 14, 255
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 250
XYZ
28, 30, 43
LUV
61, -11, -19
HWB
211, 51%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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