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
86786E
RGB
134, 120, 110
HSL
25, 10%, 48%
HSB
25, 18%, 53%
CMYK
0, 10, 18, 47
LAB
52, 4, 8
LCH
52, 9, 61
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 58
XYZ
19, 20, 18
LUV
52, 9, 9
HWB
25, 43%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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