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
837F97
RGB
131, 127, 151
HSL
250, 10%, 55%
HSB
250, 16%, 59%
CMYK
13, 16, 0, 41
LAB
54, 5, -12
LCH
54, 13, 293
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 293
XYZ
23, 22, 32
LUV
54, 1, -19
HWB
250, 50%, 41%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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