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
051922
RGB
5, 25, 34
HSL
199, 74%, 8%
HSB
199, 85%, 13%
CMYK
85, 26, 0, 87
LAB
7, -5, -9
LCH
7, 10, 240
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 230
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, -4, -5
HWB
199, 2%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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