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
837D93
RGB
131, 125, 147
HSL
256, 9%, 53%
HSB
256, 15%, 58%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 42
LAB
54, 6, -11
LCH
54, 12, 297
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 298
XYZ
22, 22, 31
LUV
54, 2, -17
HWB
256, 49%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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