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
836D65
RGB
131, 109, 101
HSL
16, 13%, 45%
HSB
16, 23%, 51%
CMYK
0, 17, 23, 49
LAB
48, 8, 8
LCH
48, 11, 45
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 41
XYZ
17, 17, 15
LUV
48, 14, 9
HWB
16, 40%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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