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
837E85
RGB
131, 126, 133
HSL
283, 3%, 51%
HSB
283, 5%, 52%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 48
LAB
53, 3, -3
LCH
53, 4, 314
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 316
XYZ
21, 21, 25
LUV
53, 2, -5
HWB
283, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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