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
836562
RGB
131, 101, 98
HSL
5, 14%, 45%
HSB
5, 25%, 51%
CMYK
0, 23, 25, 49
LAB
46, 12, 7
LCH
46, 14, 29
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 25
XYZ
16, 15, 14
LUV
46, 19, 6
HWB
5, 38%, 49%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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