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
83786E
RGB
131, 120, 110
HSL
29, 9%, 47%
HSB
29, 16%, 51%
CMYK
0, 8, 16, 49
LAB
51, 3, 7
LCH
51, 8, 67
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 65
XYZ
19, 19, 17
LUV
51, 7, 9
HWB
29, 43%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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