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
838583
RGB
131, 133, 131
HSL
120, 1%, 52%
HSB
120, 2%, 52%
CMYK
2, 0, 2, 48
LAB
55, -1, 1
LCH
55, 1, 143
OKLCH
0.61, 0.00, 146
XYZ
22, 23, 25
LUV
55, -1, 1
HWB
120, 51%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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