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
8398A1
RGB
131, 152, 161
HSL
198, 14%, 57%
HSB
198, 19%, 63%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 37
LAB
61, -6, -7
LCH
61, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 226
XYZ
27, 30, 38
LUV
61, -11, -10
HWB
198, 51%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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