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
839896
RGB
131, 152, 150
HSL
174, 9%, 55%
HSB
174, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 40
LAB
61, -8, -2
LCH
61, 8, 191
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 190
XYZ
26, 29, 33
LUV
61, -11, -1
HWB
174, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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