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
83909A
RGB
131, 144, 154
HSL
206, 10%, 56%
HSB
206, 15%, 60%
CMYK
15, 6, 0, 40
LAB
59, -3, -7
LCH
59, 8, 245
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 241
XYZ
25, 27, 34
LUV
59, -7, -10
HWB
206, 51%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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