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
83A499
RGB
131, 164, 153
HSL
160, 15%, 58%
HSB
160, 20%, 64%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 36
LAB
65, -14, 2
LCH
65, 14, 173
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 173
XYZ
28, 34, 35
LUV
65, -17, 5
HWB
160, 51%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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