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
839EAA
RGB
131, 158, 170
HSL
198, 19%, 59%
HSB
198, 23%, 67%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 33
LAB
63, -8, -10
LCH
63, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 227
XYZ
29, 32, 43
LUV
63, -14, -13
HWB
198, 51%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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