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
837C95
RGB
131, 124, 149
HSL
257, 11%, 54%
HSB
257, 17%, 58%
CMYK
12, 17, 0, 42
LAB
53, 7, -13
LCH
53, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 298
XYZ
22, 21, 31
LUV
53, 2, -19
HWB
257, 49%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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