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
836D68
RGB
131, 109, 104
HSL
11, 11%, 46%
HSB
11, 21%, 51%
CMYK
0, 17, 21, 49
LAB
48, 8, 6
LCH
48, 10, 37
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 33
XYZ
17, 17, 15
LUV
48, 14, 7
HWB
11, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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