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
837E7B
RGB
131, 126, 123
HSL
23, 3%, 50%
HSB
23, 6%, 51%
CMYK
0, 4, 6, 49
LAB
53, 2, 2
LCH
53, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 53
XYZ
20, 21, 22
LUV
53, 3, 3
HWB
23, 48%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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