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
83806D
RGB
131, 128, 109
HSL
52, 9%, 47%
HSB
52, 17%, 51%
CMYK
0, 2, 17, 49
LAB
53, -1, 11
LCH
53, 11, 97
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 100
XYZ
20, 21, 18
LUV
53, 3, 15
HWB
52, 43%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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