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
83A199
RGB
131, 161, 153
HSL
164, 14%, 57%
HSB
164, 19%, 63%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 37
LAB
64, -12, 1
LCH
64, 12, 177
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 177
XYZ
28, 33, 35
LUV
64, -16, 3
HWB
164, 51%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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