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
837D7C
RGB
131, 125, 124
HSL
9, 3%, 50%
HSB
9, 5%, 51%
CMYK
0, 5, 5, 49
LAB
53, 2, 1
LCH
53, 3, 32
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 29
XYZ
20, 21, 22
LUV
53, 4, 2
HWB
9, 49%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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