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
839DA2
RGB
131, 157, 162
HSL
190, 14%, 57%
HSB
190, 19%, 64%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 36
LAB
63, -9, -6
LCH
63, 10, 214
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 211
XYZ
28, 32, 39
LUV
63, -14, -7
HWB
190, 51%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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