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
83798C
RGB
131, 121, 140
HSL
272, 8%, 51%
HSB
272, 14%, 55%
CMYK
6, 14, 0, 45
LAB
52, 7, -9
LCH
52, 11, 307
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 309
XYZ
21, 20, 28
LUV
52, 4, -14
HWB
272, 47%, 45%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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