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
83908B
RGB
131, 144, 139
HSL
157, 6%, 54%
HSB
157, 9%, 56%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 44
LAB
59, -6, 1
LCH
59, 6, 170
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 171
XYZ
24, 27, 28
LUV
59, -7, 2
HWB
157, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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