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
839A96
RGB
131, 154, 150
HSL
170, 10%, 56%
HSB
170, 15%, 60%
CMYK
15, 0, 3, 40
LAB
62, -9, -1
LCH
62, 9, 185
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 184
XYZ
26, 30, 33
LUV
62, -12, 1
HWB
170, 51%, 40%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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