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
83786C
RGB
131, 120, 108
HSL
31, 10%, 47%
HSB
31, 18%, 51%
CMYK
0, 8, 18, 49
LAB
51, 3, 8
LCH
51, 9, 71
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 70
XYZ
19, 19, 17
LUV
51, 7, 10
HWB
31, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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