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
83959C
RGB
131, 149, 156
HSL
197, 11%, 56%
HSB
197, 16%, 61%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 39
LAB
60, -6, -6
LCH
60, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 223
XYZ
26, 29, 36
LUV
60, -10, -8
HWB
197, 51%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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