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
836E63
RGB
131, 110, 99
HSL
21, 14%, 45%
HSB
21, 24%, 51%
CMYK
0, 16, 24, 49
LAB
48, 7, 9
LCH
48, 12, 53
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 49
XYZ
17, 17, 14
LUV
48, 14, 11
HWB
21, 39%, 49%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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