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
83706E
RGB
131, 112, 110
HSL
6, 9%, 47%
HSB
6, 16%, 51%
CMYK
0, 15, 16, 49
LAB
49, 7, 4
LCH
49, 8, 28
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 25
XYZ
18, 18, 17
LUV
49, 12, 4
HWB
6, 43%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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