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
839990
RGB
131, 153, 144
HSL
155, 10%, 56%
HSB
155, 14%, 60%
CMYK
14, 0, 6, 40
LAB
61, -9, 2
LCH
61, 10, 168
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 169
XYZ
26, 30, 31
LUV
61, -11, 5
HWB
155, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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