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
839CA5
RGB
131, 156, 165
HSL
196, 16%, 58%
HSB
196, 21%, 65%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 35
LAB
63, -8, -8
LCH
63, 11, 226
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 222
XYZ
28, 31, 40
LUV
63, -13, -10
HWB
196, 51%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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