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
83978B
RGB
131, 151, 139
HSL
144, 9%, 55%
HSB
144, 13%, 59%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 41
LAB
61, -9, 4
LCH
61, 10, 157
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 159
XYZ
25, 29, 29
LUV
61, -10, 7
HWB
144, 51%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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