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
837A8A
RGB
131, 122, 138
HSL
274, 6%, 51%
HSB
274, 12%, 54%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 46
LAB
52, 6, -7
LCH
52, 10, 309
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 311
XYZ
21, 21, 27
LUV
52, 4, -12
HWB
274, 48%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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