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
83A3AF
RGB
131, 163, 175
HSL
196, 22%, 60%
HSB
196, 25%, 69%
CMYK
25, 7, 0, 31
LAB
65, -9, -10
LCH
65, 14, 227
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 223
XYZ
30, 34, 46
LUV
65, -17, -13
HWB
196, 51%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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