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
839CA3
RGB
131, 156, 163
HSL
193, 15%, 58%
HSB
193, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 36
LAB
63, -8, -7
LCH
63, 10, 221
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 217
XYZ
28, 31, 39
LUV
63, -13, -9
HWB
193, 51%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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