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
839CA8
RGB
131, 156, 168
HSL
199, 18%, 59%
HSB
199, 22%, 66%
CMYK
22, 7, 0, 34
LAB
63, -7, -9
LCH
63, 12, 233
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 228
XYZ
28, 31, 42
LUV
63, -13, -13
HWB
199, 51%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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