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
837F99
RGB
131, 127, 153
HSL
249, 11%, 55%
HSB
249, 17%, 60%
CMYK
14, 17, 0, 40
LAB
54, 6, -13
LCH
54, 15, 293
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 292
XYZ
23, 22, 33
LUV
54, 1, -20
HWB
249, 50%, 40%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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