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
83989F
RGB
131, 152, 159
HSL
195, 13%, 57%
HSB
195, 18%, 62%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 38
LAB
61, -7, -6
LCH
61, 9, 224
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 220
XYZ
27, 30, 37
LUV
61, -11, -8
HWB
195, 51%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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