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
837E95
RGB
131, 126, 149
HSL
253, 10%, 54%
HSB
253, 15%, 58%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 42
LAB
54, 6, -12
LCH
54, 13, 295
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 295
XYZ
22, 22, 31
LUV
54, 1, -18
HWB
253, 49%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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