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
837C8A
RGB
131, 124, 138
HSL
270, 6%, 51%
HSB
270, 10%, 54%
CMYK
5, 10, 0, 46
LAB
53, 5, -7
LCH
53, 8, 306
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 308
XYZ
21, 21, 27
LUV
53, 3, -10
HWB
270, 49%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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