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
836E5F
RGB
131, 110, 95
HSL
25, 16%, 44%
HSB
25, 27%, 51%
CMYK
0, 16, 27, 49
LAB
48, 7, 12
LCH
48, 13, 60
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 57
XYZ
17, 17, 13
LUV
48, 14, 14
HWB
25, 37%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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