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
839AA4
RGB
131, 154, 164
HSL
198, 15%, 58%
HSB
198, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 36
LAB
62, -7, -8
LCH
62, 11, 230
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 226
XYZ
28, 31, 40
LUV
62, -12, -11
HWB
198, 51%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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