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
836C5E
RGB
131, 108, 94
HSL
23, 16%, 44%
HSB
23, 28%, 51%
CMYK
0, 18, 28, 49
LAB
48, 8, 11
LCH
48, 14, 56
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 53
XYZ
17, 16, 13
LUV
48, 15, 13
HWB
23, 37%, 49%
Pantone
476 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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