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
83857E
RGB
131, 133, 126
HSL
77, 3%, 51%
HSB
77, 5%, 52%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 48
LAB
55, -2, 4
LCH
55, 4, 117
OKLCH
0.61, 0.01, 120
XYZ
22, 23, 23
LUV
55, -1, 5
HWB
77, 49%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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