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
839B9A
RGB
131, 155, 154
HSL
178, 11%, 56%
HSB
178, 15%, 61%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 39
LAB
62, -9, -2
LCH
62, 9, 195
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 193
XYZ
27, 31, 35
LUV
62, -13, -2
HWB
178, 51%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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