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
836F69
RGB
131, 111, 105
HSL
14, 11%, 46%
HSB
14, 20%, 51%
CMYK
0, 15, 20, 49
LAB
49, 7, 6
LCH
49, 10, 41
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 37
XYZ
18, 17, 16
LUV
49, 13, 7
HWB
14, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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