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
839B95
RGB
131, 155, 149
HSL
165, 11%, 56%
HSB
165, 15%, 61%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 39
LAB
62, -10, 0
LCH
62, 10, 179
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 179
XYZ
27, 30, 33
LUV
62, -13, 2
HWB
165, 51%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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