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
837783
RGB
131, 119, 131
HSL
300, 5%, 49%
HSB
300, 9%, 51%
CMYK
0, 9, 0, 49
LAB
51, 7, -5
LCH
51, 8, 323
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 326
XYZ
20, 20, 24
LUV
51, 6, -8
HWB
300, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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